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I always use a hop sock clothes pinned to the side of my kettle. simple solution, very effective

Hey all, This is my first cider, I haven't made it yet, so please, all feedback is welcome. Ingredients: 4 gal apple juice 1 gal Water 1 lb brown sugar 1 lb honey 6 oz molasses 5 cinnamon sticks 1 tsp nutmeg Technique: -boil water and cinnamon sticks for 10 min, remove from...

I know this topic has been touched on before, but I am looking for something specific. I live in Florida, and keeping my fermentation temperatures low enough is a real struggle. I have made some great beers, but the ester after taste is always there. I've read about using a fridge with a...

how long do you wait after bottling before drinking?

Hey all. This forum has been helpful answering every question I've had, save this one. I have a pool party in just over 3 weeks, and I want to use my brand new keg. I plan to prime the keg with sugar to carbonate (not force carb) and use my keg charger to serve. There are going to be a lot...

I just also finished a blonde ale, and I know UV wasn't the problem, but it also smells skunky. Have you done Blonde ales before? because it might be part of the style. Still tastes good though

I live just down the road from Cigar City brewing co. and I think just about all their stuff is overrated, but Jai alai is literally the only beer I have ever not been able to finish. I had to push it away in disgust.

Does this taste particularly hoppy like an IPA?

I want to try to make 2.5 Gal of this, any advise on scaling? I've only ever made 5 gal batches