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I recently decided to upgrade from a one regulator setup to a dual regulator. I've only used it for a couple of weeks now, but it's been bugging me that the inside regulator (closest to the co2 tank) gradually drifts up to 18psi. The outside regulator (farthest from the co2 tank) stays rock...

I like the foam stopper/plug with the 2L flask I have. Supposedly they allow gases to pass through but will stop microbes. I've seen them at most of the online home brew stores.

I'd like to dry hop an APA in the primary once fermentation has subsided and I've hit my FG. After an extra rest in the primary with the hops, I'd transfer straight to a keg. I'm concerned that this means around 17 days on the yeast. I don't think this should be a problem but thought I'd ask...

I think they are sold as 'pot watchers.' I've placed things like saucers in large pot to keep them from boiling over. I think it's about nucleation sites during the boil. My current favorite for anti-boilover is an oscillating fan blowing over the surface of the wort. I haven't thought...

I think Odell Brewing in CO makes some really great beers. I only wish they would sell in TX. If I had to stay in state, I'd say Real Ale. Their Full Moon Pale Rye Ale is fantastic and they just started distributing in the metroplex.

I planted two rhizomes and the first year I got around 1-2oz and this year I got about 8oz per plant. I have them grow up some twine on our chimney. I was picky the first year about keeping it to 3-4 vines per plant. This year I let them go and they pretty much climbed anything within reach.

Last night I made a 2 quart starter with Wyeast 1214. The starter gravity was 1.055, chilled to 68F. I'd activated the smack pack a few hours before making the starter. Now, nearly 24 hours later I haven't seen one bit of activity. I followed what I think is a pretty standard procedure...

I have a 10gal Megapot from Nothern Brewer that I'm fairly happy with. It was a huge step up from the stainless 8gal canner pot I used to use. With the Megapot, I've never once had issues with scorching. However, boil loss is a problem for me. To deal with the losses I have to collect about...

One more I forgot but that I learned about just recently. TX still doesn’t accept federal COLAs (Certificates of Label Approval). This means that brewers need to come up with multiple labels for bottling and packaging. TX is in a small minority of states that will accept COLAs for wine but...

These links might still be pretty high level, but they are where I’ve gotten most of the info I know. Caution: Reading Texas House Bills can cause serious eye strain. :) http://www.tabc.state.tx.us/ Look under the “Publications” tab for the full version of TX code. I also looked through...

Yeah, I have to say I caught the bug pretty bad when I switched to AG. These days when I ask my wife on a Tuesday, "What are we doing this weekend?" she has stopped asking, "Why?" My increased brewing is also due to some really silly local liquor laws. While I can buy wine and port, I can't...

Hello from Southlake, TX. I’ve been brewing for about 6 years. I started with the basic LHBS kit and stuck with extract brewing for 5 years, improving my equipment along the way. While using extract, I never really brewed with much frequency. This year in January I made the switch to AG...