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So I did not detect the diacetyl in my latest wheat beer until it was already in the keg and carbed (I was overconfident and did not taste at every step - lesson learned). Here is my question, I have unhooked the keg and I am letting it warm to room temp. Since I obviously did not do a long...

I am working on a cooler-based mash tun and I am having trouble finding a certain part, and it leads me to a question. I have been looking for a stainless steel 3/4" washer for the internal side of the bulkhead. All I have been able to find is a zinc coated washer. Is the zinc coating a...

I just picked up some copper pipe to build the manifold for my cooler mash tun. The only stuff I could find had product info printed in some sort of very permanent looking blue ink all the way down the pipe. Is this safe to use at higher temperatures when in contact with the mash? I just...

So... I am in the process of formulating recipes in tribute to all of my close friends. The idea is to make 6 beers that reflect my 6 best friends personalities. The first one I am working on is a blonde ale, except this is to be a "dirty" blonde. Yeah, multiple references. :) Anyway, what...

This is my first "from scratch" recipe, so feel free to offer any suggestions or thoughts. My goal for this recipe is for it to have lots of hop aroma and flavor, but still be a well balanced APA. 5.25 lb. Pale Liquid Extract 2 lb. 2 Row Pale Malt .8 lb. 40L Crystal Malt .5 lb. Munich Malt .25...

I am brewing a pumpkin ale tomorrow, and I have a question I have not been able to find an answer for. No, I this isn't a generic pumpkin ale question (or at least I hope not:)) I am planning on adding the canned pumpkin to the boil, and strain out the pumpkin, hops, break material, etc...

I'm trying to enter in the recipe for AHS' Our Special Holiday Ale, and Beersmith does not have an entry for 'Extra Pale Malt Extract'. This is just their bulk liquid extract, I have no clue who the manufacturer is. Anyone have the information that Beersmith needs on this extract? Or even...

Is temperature control as critical to the taste of your beer once primary fermentation is complete and the beer has been racked to a secondary?

I just went into my guest bathroom where I have 3 batches fermenting away and noticed the thick smell of fermenting beer. My first thought was that one of them had started back up again vigorously, but upon further inspection I discovered the lid to my Christmas ale had completely popped it's...

I'm just starting out, but I find myself always forgetting something small or not planning ahead for brew day. For example, wanted to make a starter a day ahead of time for my last brew, but i did not have any extra DME on hand for it. I know that will change as the process becomes more...

Two questions that are mostly likely intertwined. I made the American Pale Ale recipe from Palmer's book. After 2 days, I remembered to take an OG reading. The krausen was completely gone, and the reading came out to 1.016, which according to BeerSmith is very low for this style. Will...

Just registered here tonight, and got my first batch in the fermenter about an hour ago. The advice here has been great so far - looking forward to contributing (you know, once I have this whole thing figured out ;))