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I was cleaning out a closet full of brewing supplies to prepare for a brew day. @ years ago I started a new job, and I've been unable to brew. I forgot I had a full fermenter of a Russian Imperial Stout in the dark closet. It has probably been sitting for 26 months. The airlock dried up...

I brewed 3 batches in late January, and then life got in the way of brewing. I was promoted at work, and have been way to busy to brew...in April I bottled the batch of DFH 60 clone...but the other 2 batches are still in primary in my closet. I have 5 gallons of a Cold Smoke Clone (strong...

I am looking for an all grain version of this recipe? Has anyone brewed this? Trying to find an enjoyable Mexican beer to brew for Cinco De Mayo. This Charlie Papazian recipe sounds good, but I have only found it in the extract version: Noche Buena Clone Ingredients 6.6 lbs...

I look for any excuse or theme to brew. I have 3 beers in secondary for St Patrick's day, now I am thinking about Cinco de Mayo. I do enjoy Mexican beer on a hot summer day, but I'm looking for something more interesting. Any ideas? I have a vial of cry havoc yeast ready to make a...

I am in Utah...looking to expand my equipment. I the near future I am looking to purchase: - a cooler style Mashtun, or the fittings etc to convert my own cooler. - a propane burner...or a natural gas capable burner (yes, I already have it piped to my outdoor brewing area. -kegging...

I've brewed and bottled close to 30 batches, and last night I experienced my first "gusher" bottle. The foam volcano erupted as soon as I popped the cap, and consumed most of the bottle. I previously opened 15 bottles from this batch with no issues. The details: the bottle in question has...

Some time ago I read a beer description for a new Brew Pub in Minnesota...the idea stuck with me: a rich dark session beer with very low ABV. I found the description: Pubstitute Pour Decisions Brewing Company, Roseville Minnesota, * Scottish Session ale, 2.9% Abv Scottish Pubstitute pours a...

I've always thought Simcoe and Amarillo were meant to be together...Simcoe and Citra had a nice fling. Now with the shortage of Amarillo, Citra, and Centennial....I'm looking for a new combo. I have a half pound of 2011 Simcoe remaining, and I'm looking for suggestions. What other hops...

I'm curious to hear the general thoughts on "recipe etiquette". A recipe represents the effort and creativity of the author. Clearly if it has been posted in a public forum there is no reason not to use them...I am still a rookie, but I find it more satisfying to put my own twist on each...