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Got a yeast starter all set up and filled the air lock with vodka. Gave it one final shake and some of the vodka got in the starter. Am I hosed?

Primed up 3/4 cup (4 oz.) of corn sugar and 2 cups water for what I thought would be a 4.25 gallon batch. As bad luck would have it I am in the middle of racking from the secondary to the bottling bucket and over half way through I get interrupted and have to stop. Turns out I need to leave...

I have an issue regarding my latest brew attempt – a Three Floyds Alpha King clone. Here’s the bill: 12 lbs. - 2 Row Pale Malt (Rahr) 1 lb. - Crystal Malt (60L) 1/4 lb. - Special B Malt 1/8 lb. - Melanoidin Malt 1 oz - Centennial (60 min.) 1/2 oz - Warrior (30 min.) 1 oz - Cascade (15...

Assuming I will store homebrewed IPA's in a dark basement (no ambient outdoor light at all) is it ok to use clear bottles without risk of skunking?

Much of what I have read about all grain mashing is that it is done using a converted cooler as a mash tun. Would just placing the mash in an oven at 150 degrees be as good or a better solution? Seems like you could hold a steady temp more effectively this way.