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So lets see where we stand. over the last 3 years... Got divorced. Got busy with Life, moved, moved again, and moved again just a few weeks ago. Im back to that point where I need to get to regular brewing.... Im cleaning up and organizing all the equipment in the garage right as I move...

So im corbonating 15 gallons of Rye IPA in a Sanke (D series) keg. Figured out how to remove the spear, reinstall the spear. everything works fine. NOW here is my problem.... When I add carbonation to the keg (30 PSI) to fast carb the beer, and I remove the coupler, reattaching the...

.... It's going to taste like acetone. Just found that our the hard way. 6 month old sour that just didn't go the way it was supposed to go.

One of the benefits of working for a large company is that occasionally I get to travel. This time around, Im in Austin, and here are my plans! Austin Home Brew Just have to make a stop there.... Shiner Brewery its an hour away, but I have some free time on friday, so I'll make...

Beautiful work... just wanted to share! http://www.etsy.com/listing/65864235/home-beer-brewing-system-15-gallon

Hungarian oak. Now to fill them!

Hey all If you got your brew your own December issue, Im the profiled brewer of the month! Really Cool! I did catch one mistake on my recipe for the baltic porter, but no big deal!

Just got my renewal notice from BYO, and as always they are offering 2 for 28. So who wants to throw me $14 and get a subscribtion to BYO? Cheers Lucas

So here is my first attempt at an energy beer (guarana) and it also happens to be the first beer that has a definite infection. Taste is a bit sour! So what does everyone think? Keg it and let it sit, or dump it and call it a loss! Cheers Lucas

So as part of starting a micro is getting capital injections. here is one of our fund-raising efforts! http://kck.st/cpMXsv Let me know what you all think of the whole idea! Cheers Lucas

7.99 at TJ's today!

So I was at one of the lesser respected LHBS this AM buying some extra grain (ended up not being able to pay $3.25/lb for 2 row pale) and heard the following from one of the sales people.... "This SABCO system is the exact same that Sam C. from Dog Fish head brewery used to start his...

I want to brew in the next hour. I have the following but am having a hard time putting together a recipe... How about some ideas. I have the following: Wheat malt 5lb Crystal 40. 1.5lb Belgian caramel Vienna 2.5lb Crystal 120 .75lb Brauberg 150. 1lb Carapils 3.25lb Honey malt 1lb German...

Anyone have any ideas for clones of this beer? I've googled and couldnt find a thing. Any help would be great. Cheers

So a while back I submitted by Belgian Dark Strong Ale to a few competitions. Got one first place in the Carolinas, and just yesterday I found out that I took third place at the California State Fair homebrew competition. Quite excited about my brew even placing... as I didnt think I had a...

So I was transfering from a 5 gallon oak barrel to a keg for long term aging, and I dropped the green rubber stopper into the keg. My hands and arms are way to big to fit in there, and I dont want to transfer again. Question: Can I leave the stopper in the keg for the next 5 months, and then...

http://www.carolinabrewmasters.com/2010USOpenResults.html WOW - My first beer that I submitted won first place in the Belgian Specialty ale category. THis is so amazing, and I really wasnt expecting much! Just had to share.

So its been amost three years since I started brewing and the bug has bitten me. I've talked it over with family, friends, and others, and Im really thinking of going pro. Nothing specific yet, but I've started negotiating for a 10HL brewhouse. I've talked to local bars in the San Francisco...

I ordered and received from NicoBrew quite a few hops seedlings (bines right) and have had then in the fridge. how long can I keep them like that before I HAVE to plant them so they dont go bad? Thanks

Wanted to reach out and see if anyone on the forum would be interested in buying, in bulk, 3 piece ball valves in 304 SS. I have access to a large quantity that I am having made for myself, and could pass on a decent deal. What kind of prices would everyone go for? Since I would have about...