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Before I send an email to Five Star with this question, I thought I'd ask it here first... What are some other ways you use Star San around the house? For instance, I use it every now and then to sanitize my Water Pik. Sometimes I go a few days without using the Water Pik, or if I'm away...

Hi all, All of us at some time or another have a desire to ship our beer. While researching how to do it in the U.S. as a homebrewer, I've come to the conclusion it can't be done above board... unless you happen to be licensed. So, here's what I learned: (Please correct me wherever I'm...

Hi all, Brewed a porter recipe and would like your opinion if its ready to bottle, or if it needs more fermenting? My SG was 1.068. The current FG after 16 days of fermenting is 1.029. I was expecting 1.014. THE BACKGROUND: ONE Gal Porter Recipe Grain Bill (extract w/ steeped grains)...

Hi all, I'm still trying to make that elusive beer that the wife will like. She recently showed interest in a coffee brown ale which was brewed with real coffee. So I found a coffee porter recipe online that calls for coffee to be added to the primary. But that's all it says. Actually, it...

Hello all, I accidently activated a package of "Wyeast 1272 American II" four months ago. The mfg date is 29 May 12 (5 months, 1 week), and its been stored in the refrigerator all the time. The package is still swollen. I intend to use it for a HALF batch (2.5 gals) of American style Ale...