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I have a stout I am wanting to leave alone for a couple months. Are there any issues with long secondary's?

I cultured some yeast off of a batch of Hefe I did and am wanted to see if it is still viable and make a starter. Do I use the clear portion or the thick portion in the bottom?

Ok guys I have been to the real deal, but this crappy economy will not allow that this year!!!! Where is some of the best US locations for domestic Oktoberfest festivities? Where it be? :ban::ban:

Does anybody know where I can pick up some Augustiner in Las Vegas?:mug:

I have taken a traditional recipe, used non traditional hops, Ale yeast instead of Lagering, and dry hopped that is not traditional to the style. How do I pick a category to enter it in for a competition? Once I did a way, way, way BIG Northern Brown Ale. It was definitely to high in...

Hop bag or not? Crush or not? Leaf hops instead of Pellets? Before or after racking? Weight in the hop bag or just let it float around? I know all may be possible, but looking for a consensus?

Need some suggestions on the best places to buy Bulk Grain?

I have a beer blowing (ooooooozing) up thru the air lock. Should I change to a Blowoff tube? Would that just be an opportunity to introduce an infection?

Has anyone used the second running's to make a weaker, lighter beer? I know why would you want to do that!!!! Just thinking of making a lighter beer with the second running's to keep me from drinking the good stuff before it is ready. I have no patience!!!!:drunk:

Can the Stir Bar for the Stir Plate be Stainless Steel square stock or Stainless Steel Round bar? I have access to both or should I buy a manufactured Stir Bar?

I have access to some real cheap Pin Lock kegs , but I currently have all Ball Locks. Can you switch out Pin Lock Posts with Ball Lock Posts?

Has anyone used Rahr Pilsner and if so where you happy with it?

Can leaving beer in the primary too Long have ill affects on the beer? I normally let it ferment out and sometimes I will leave it for an extra 3 - 6 weeks on the primary. I have not noticed any ill affects, but a friend tells me he always racks to a secondary after 5 to 7 days in the primary...

In a secondary, I plan on adding some coffee to a robust porter. Should I just pitch the whole beans, crush them, cold brew it or hot brew it chill and add? Any opinions/suggestions/comments would be appreciated.

Does everyone break down their Corney's and clean and sanitize them each time? or Do you just run cleaner and sanitizer thru them and reuse?

I have several ounces (6 ounces) EK Goldings hops and am looking for the to utilize them. I have made a Northern Brown Ale. Any suggestions?

I brewed Sunday and my Wyeast smack pack did not expand. I even tried to add some wort after chilling and it still did nothing. After letting it set in a growler with an air lock overnight, still nothing. It was dead as dead can be! It will be tonight before I can get back to the local...

How many Bushel's of Apples to make 5 Gallon Batch?

I have heard several processes of getting beer from the Carboy to the Keg. From just using an autosiphon to using Co2 to force the wort into the keg. If using the Co2, do you have the keg lid on and force it thru the in or out, or just run it into the open lid onto a blanket of Co2...