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    Post Grain Grinding Question

    I have been buying my grains already crushed from my LHBS, but this last batch my efficiency was off by almost 20%. I thought it might have been due to the wind and cold dropping the temperature of my tun (from 155 to 148 in 45 minutes), more than normal and went ahead and finished out the...
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    Is my washed yeast any good

    I am about to get off the road and be back home for more than a day or two, and plan on getting back to brewing. However, to get to my question. During Hurricane Ike I had several different varities of yeast in my refridge that were washed by me. I was without electricity for a week, I...
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    Quotes about real beer drinkers drinking dark beer

    Ok, I know that someone on here had a good quote about "shamming" his friends that drink commercial beer into drinking dark beer but I cannot remember what it was. So hopefully, we can come up with some on this thread.
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    $13 48qt Cooler

    Was in the Wally World here in The Woodlands and the 48qt Cube without the wheels is on clearance for $13. Figure if they are clearing them out here they might be elsewhere.
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    Mash Tun Temp

    Ok, ok, i hit submit and then noted I typed Mach not Mash! It is not going that Fast!! Sorry I did my first AG several weeks ago and when I used BeerSmith to calculate the water temp I was hoping to achieve 154 and instead hit 149. 11.25 lbs Grain about 65F 14.06 qts Water at 167F Cooler...
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    Noob Question - "Weird" Kraussen

    Okay, I have had a Kraussen on the top of my wort for over two weeks, and it looks the same, same thickness, same texture, but I am still getting some bubbles through the airlock. Took a gravity reading today and the kraussen that stuck to the pipette when it sat in the sink for about 3 hours...
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    $5000 bottle of Ale

    Just saw this on Craig List in Houston. http://houston.craigslist.org/clt/487092394.html I am NOT the seller, I just thought it "interesting" that someone was selling a bottle of beer for $5,000.
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    Books on the Subject Matter

    I have read a lot on this website, and it has been a big help, but a search of the site, did not indicate what would be some good books. I believe I have the 3rd edition of "How to Brew by Charlie P" but I am sure there are others out there. For instance before I came to this forum I had...
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    Hello from NORTH Houston area

    I just started brewing bought a kit for a girlfriend last year and that is how I got started. No longer have the girlfriend but still enjoy the hobby!! Plan on doing an American Pale Ale tomorrow (Third batch to date). The only question I have is the hop schedule. Ahtanum Pellets 2 oz...
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