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When you add your pellet hops do you put them right in the boil, or do you put them in a hop bag? I have been using a bag since I started brewing and have wondered if I get full utilization this way. What is everyones thoughts and opinions on this?

Going to brew for the first time in seven month. My kegs have been empty for two long and it is time to brew again. Going to Midwest on Saturday to pick up six batches worth to get me started again. I try to remember everything, and I know I will forget something. All my brewing stuff has...

I'm going to attempt to do my first lager. I was wondering how far in advance should I get the yeast starter going and what temp? I am using Wyeast 2206 and my target OG is .070, so I plan on making a 3q starter. Also wondering at what temp do I start to ferment at? Do I start at ale temp...

Ok I know this kind of post comes up all the time but I'm going to post it again. I brewed my first big beer and I'm stuck at .030. Started out at .083 and was hoping to get to around .020. I mashed at 155, had a 2q starter and added neutriant to primary. The beer has been in primary for one...

How long do you aerate using pure O2 through a stainless air stone befor pitching? I've been using an air pump and filter but just got an O2 regulator. Do you still use the filter when using O2

How do you get the rubber out of a stainless steel braided supply line. I'm going to make one for my new MLT and was wondering what the easiest way is to remove the rubber hose. Thanks

Got 5 gal of fresh pressed apple juice today and was wondering how many campden tablets to add.

Making my first "big" beer and was wondering how long do you let your starter go befor pitching? I have read stuff from Wyeast, Palmer and from Midwest and all have different times and recomondations. Just looking for input from thoes of you who have made starters before. Thanks

I had a 20 qt round mlt and just built a 50qt cube mlt. Now that I have the space to do a mash out should I. Just wondering what everyones opinions are. Does it make a difference for anyone? Btw I batch sparge but thinking of trying a fly sesion.

I got about 2lb of fresh hallertau today and was wandering how to store them. They were picked fresh and have been frozen in two zip loc bages. Do I thaw them out and dehydrate them or leave them frozen and just plan my next few batches to use them up for flavor and aroma. Thanks

I know it is still summer, but I have lost my winter firmenting area due to the expansion of our family. I would like to build an insulated box but I am not quite sure what to do for heat and how to controll it. I don't have a a lot of space for it but I am going to make it big enough to hold...

Is there any difference between a Better Bottle and a plastic water cooler bottle? They are both supposed to be food grade, anyone know if a water cooler bottle can be used?

I have always used Wyeast for beer and have never tried a dry yeast. I see a lot of post and recipies using dry yeast and was wondering what everyones favorits are. Do I want to try dry or just stick to what I've been using and know?

Just got home from Midwest and both packs of wyeast were expanding already. Upon further inspection both smack packs were broken. I put both packs in the fridge but was wondering will they last. I will be using one tomorow but the other one won't be for two or three weeks.

Just got my kegging kit set up two weeks ago and I think my regulator is incorrect. My tap is 2ft above the keg, fridge is at 38, 6ft of 3/16 line and the regulator is at 14.5 psi. I feel the beer is still not carbed enough. According to the balencing charts for about 2.7 vol I should only...

Just wondering what everyones opinion is about their favorit line cleaner pros and cons. Just got a get set up and I am looking for pointers on line and faucet cleaning. Thanks.

I have always done a protien rest when using more than 40% wheat, but is it necessary? I have seen reports of people using 60% wheat and doing a single infusion mash. Just curious on everyone elses opinion and brewing habits are when doing wheat beers.

Just got a keg kit for my birthday (purchased by SWIMBO:)) I have spent some time cleaning the kegs figuring my tubing length and drilling holes in the spare fridge. That said I have two 5gal batches ready to bottle, uhhh keg! I am very excited to transfer beer into the kegs, but I was...

I am thinking of buying a grain mill. Any advice on brands or features. Thanks