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    Opinions on a 2 piece tower?

    26 Gallon with 3 Inch Torpedo Reflux Tower Two Piece https://milehidistilling.com/product/26-gallon-with-3-inch-torpedo-reflux-tower-two-piece/ I'm thinking of buying this set up. Any opinions? I like the flexiblity of being able to use it as a pot still and a reflux still. Honestly i know...
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    Nottingham Yeast is no joke!

    This is the second time i've used Notthingham yeast. I typically use liquid yeast but due to timing the last few batches i've used dry yeast. A recipe i found here recommended Notthingham. Got home from work and the lid of my brew bucket was nearly blowing off, and bubbles were coming out...
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    beer gun to bottle, can the bottle get warm then cold again?

    So i force carb with the set it and forget it technique then use my beer gun to bottle. So obviously my beer is cold when i bottle it. If i were to give a few bottles to friends, can the beer get warm then cold again without affecting the flavors? Thanks
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    Beer Faucet Coupling Gasket Size?

    In the Above Picture it's the D1200B gasket, it's the gasket that goes between the Shank and the Tail. I can't find the size anywhere. trying to save a few bucks since i need to replace 9. I have searched everywhere, no places seems to want to give the size. thanks@!
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    Stout Faucet(euro style) question

    http://www.beveragefactory.com/draftbeer/faucets/faucets/JESF-4.shtml I'm upgrading to an 8 tap system. i want 1 euro style faucet. I plan to run this off of normal Co2 until i get some extra funds for beer gas/nitro tank and regulator. the question is will i be OK for some time using co2...
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    Brew Day... Water main break!

    Having someone come over to brew their first batch with me.(Cream of 3 crops btw!) Yesterday on my way to work i noticed some water all over the road a few blocks away. After work i washed everything and got all my equipment ready for a 3 batch day. this morning i wake up and notice some...
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    Grow your own Beer Garden?

    http://www.buy.com/prod/beer-garden/q/listingid/88998498/loc/20269/215108919.html Seen this on a website i check often to buy stuff off of. looks kinda weird. doubt you'll get quality beer from it but might be a good conversation piece.
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    Free NewCastle Schooner Glass

    http://newcastlebrown.com/your_glass/docs/virtual_caps.pdf Sorry if this has been posted(not found on search), you will need to mail this in.
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    Terminology of keezer projects

    I'm planing a project, i know it's not a new idea. but i'm having trouble finding examples to help with my idea. i'm looking for the names of the projects, not someone to do the searches for me, i think i just have the names wrong. here's what i'm looking for. 1.) a box to hold my taps on...
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    How many times? (Stir Bar!)

    How many times will i forget to use the darn magnet to hold the stir bar in my flask while dumping in my yeast starter? Klunk! I'm 3 out of 4 times forgetting... man i'm forgetfull!
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    morebeer deals?

    I've had $40 in gift certificates for over 4 months now. i still can't find anything i need that is at a good price on there. I check every day and their "blow out deals" has been the same 6 items for a few months. and those prices aren't that good. 64oz growler for $5 my LBHS sells them for...
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    Is there a formula to convert recipes from partial mash to AG?

    https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f78/vanilla-bourbon-winter-ale-35863/ i want to make a vanilla bourbon ale, i find this recipe but it's a partial mash. is there a way to look at the LME and replace it with some grain to do an all grain? 5.00 lbs. Generic LME - Weizen Generic...
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    A few style questions.

    Ok I'm a bit confused... Well more than my normal day. So I want to brew a few English of Irish ales. 1)Are all English ales referred as bitters? 2)are all irish ales referred as red's? I'm looking for some ides and not being a fan of IPAs I'm afraid of brewing an batch...
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    Beer Pro Tools Hop Alpha not matching...

    Ok don't know how important this is but when i'm buying hops. the Alpha Acids aren't matching what beer pro tools say. Example today i got my order from hopsdirect Beer pro Tools Hops Direct label Fuggle 4.8%AA 5.1%AA Cascade 5.5%AA...
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    Hops direct made a oops(quickly fixed)

    So I am getting into the bulk hops side of brewing. I ordered 2 pounds of hops. Figure ill order 2 pounds every few weeks. So my wife says what did you order from hopsdirect for $310 as she's checking the bank account on the laptop. I worked a ton Of overtime so I ordered bunch of...
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    5 or 10 gallon MLT. Is there a set number?

    How many pounds of grain before you move to the 10 gallon? Made a 11 lbs mash yesterday, thought the 5 gallon would be plenty. big under estimate. I'm still having trouble doing an accurate mash schedule. I have beer tools, beersmith and checkd an online site and I still jAcked it up...
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    First attempt with starter and stir plate...

    so I got my stir plate and picking up some yeast and a flask tonight. I want to make sure I got the process down pat. So I add the water yeast and dme into The flask. what speed should I Have my stir plate set at? Just leave it spinning until I'm ready to use it? 36 hours or so...
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    Vac Sealer with Mason Jar lids?

    I seen someone mention that they use mason jars with their vac sealer.(edit: for hops) and pointed out that they use the below item. Do you need 1 lid for each mason jar? or does this connect to the jar and seal the lid? meaning you buy one and use it over and over just need new lids...
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    How often do you use yeast from a microbrew bottle?

    Ok I've read a lot and watched some nice youtube videos. And I understand how and why you would grow yeast from a microbrew bottle. (sorry forgot what the technical term is... Cloning... Stealing yeast?) Anyway my question. Is how often do you brewers use this technique? It seems easy...
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    Water Chemistry/beersmith question?

    http://www.ycua.org/DWSDLabReports/DWSDWaterAnalysis08-11-09(SWPlant).pdf Got everything filled out from the site posted above by someone here,(can't find the tread) Bi-Carbonate Alkalinity mg/L 86 75 the last thing i need to fill into...
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