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So I got lazy and purchased a kit instead of a full all grain on 12/31. I brewed it on 1/1. It is a black IPA, partial match kit. I hit my temp and remained steady for the full 30 min. The directions required on the mash. I actually let it go an additional 15 min just to ensure completed...

Ok so I brewed an IPA and not sure what is going on in my secondary. I have never seen yeast colonizers on the side walls the pictures are about 3 weeks in my secondary day after two weeks in the primary at first the side walls were several vertical lines and bow it has spread. I don't think it...

OK so I brewed my first all grain recipe and it is finally carbed up. However, I have a weird head on it, nothing like normal and it disappears fast. I did mash for about 30 min too long so I'm wondering if that is the problem. The beer tastes freaked fantastic and smells amazing. Any ideas anyone?

So about to rack to my secondary and this is the first time I have had whole hops. Is it OK to put them in a muslin bag? I'm going to do this in another plastic bucket instead of my carboy so I can get the bag out and there is 2oz I need to put in

Okay so a stupid question and I'm sure I know the answer but looking for confirmation. I made my first of all grain batch. I am just short of 2 weeks and bottling stage beer looks awesome nice color and smell and taste but little to no carbonation. I'm thinking I did not convert all the starches...

I brewed a IPA Saturday I just got home and the foam is coming up out of my airlock, it's a 6.5 gallon bucket with like. 4.75 gallons that went in, I'm afraid it's gonna blow, is it alright if I pull the airlock out and out a different one in, the top of the bucket is very stiff like its ready...

Evening everyone! I just made myself a 10 gallon mashtun and my 16 gallon kettle will be here tomorrow. Since this will be my first all grain batch would I be able to do a 5 gallon batch in equipment this big or is it to big of dead space in the mashtun and kettle? Kevin in Cleveland, addicted...

Why are people using fender washers for their conversion instead of flat washers? I cant find fender washers anywhere around here, only flat

Question for you guys. I see all of the instructions people say to use 5/8" SS fender washers, why use the fender washer as opposed to the flat washer? Isn't the diameter of the inter hold really all that matters? Debating if I'm going to order fenders online or decide to brave it in this...

Ok so I'm at two weeks in the primary as of this second I just took my first hydro and with temp correction I'm at 1.020. The FG should be 1.016-1.019 so I'm not there just yet but darn close. It smells and taste pretty damn good already. I need to dry hop this with some more FF hops. I still...

Question for ya, when racking tithe secondary can you use a funnel with screen filter to try to weed any extra sediment out? Not sure if this would cause any type of oxidation problems. Going to be racking my Falconers flight so I can dry hop it this weekend. May wait some extra time though as I...

Ok so this has been bottle conditioning for 5 days now (Belgian saison). I couldn't resist the urge to pop one open and see if it is carbonating. I got good carbonation going and a good head. However, it smells skunky to me. Also I noticed on the bottles that half the bottle seems hazy and the...

So I'm about 36 hours after yeast pitch of my 2nd ever batch. I think this one will be good as I hit everything on the mark this time and instilled some tips for steeping the grains I saw on here. Compared to my 1st batch the fermentation seems much more active bases on the activity in the...

So just a question, my dishwasher has a sanitize setting on it. Anybody else has have this and would it be the same as using starsan?

Ok so I just picked this up as my first batch is still brewing. I think it is kind of tasty and a good mouth feel. Also I love the aroma. I'm just getting into this beer thing so what's your thoughts anyone try this yet. I guess it's new for 2013

Good evening everyone first time posting, brewed my first batch (5 gal) on 1/21/13 of some Belgian Saion (brewers best kit). My OG was supposed to be between 1.048 to 1.052 and it ended up coming in low at 1.044. The FG is supposed to be between 1.011 to 1.015. I checked it yesterday for the...