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Hi fellow brewers !! Just lost 3, 5 gallon batches to astringency. I own Palmer's and Papazian's bibles.... Process is Bobby's All-Grain. (Modified Slightly) 7lb14 oz Briess 5596 (2 row pale). 2oz coffee chocolate malt 1.25 Qts per Lb of grain (10 Qts) 150 degrees for 1 Hour in...

Hi, Got some cash (not much) to spend on some new brew stuff. I was thinking about moving from my rectangular cooler that always leaves a quart or so of wort in the bottom due to the placement of the factory drain. My manifold setup uses 2 45* fittings to get the bazooka screens down on the...

Hi, Folks.... I read in Papazian's or Palmer's book (I forget which), that for best results, one should remove the hot break and any hop residue (I use pellets, so there is a lot) from the hot wort before running it thru your chiller. Can anyone toss an idea my way ?? Thanks growlers full, Joe

Hi Folks, I moved to all-grain and have had 5 batches turn out ok. I am happy about that. However, I have a question. I use a SMASH recipe. 10 lbs 2 row, hops and yeast. I shoot for the lower end of the temperature range IE 150 degrees. I read that this will result in a lower alcohol...

I am attempting my first all grain this weekend. I will be following Bobby_M's two kettle tutorial. My recipe will be 11 lbs Breiss American two row pre-crushed malt for a five gallon batch. My question is: Is this all I will need to make basic beer (beside hops and yeast)? Joe

Happy Thanksgiving to All.... I tried my first all grain Brew In A Bag today. Followed Specialkaye's method as close as I could. I don't think the thermometer supplied with MY cooker is accurate as it needs to be for this type of use. I will get a GOOD one before next brew day !!! Also, I...

Hi folks, I've got a big problem. In the past 6 weeks I've lost 3 batches of beer. I am using a simple recipe. ALL ITEMS INVOLVED IN THE PROCESS ARE SANITIZED WITH STAR_SAN.... I start with 2 liters of boiling water, add 2.2 lbs Briess dried Malt Extract, add 1 3.3 lb tin of liquid Malt...

Hi folks, I have finally saved enough to buy an entry level single keg system. If I do, how long on average can I expect beer to last once introduced to the keg. Days, Weeks, Months ??? Joe

Free to good home: 120 (Brewer's Best) bottle caps sealed in original plastic bags . Can't see throwing them away I will ship to you for actual shipping. Joe

I Made a batch of Zin Blush wine from a Spagnols kit. I brew beer, so I decided to try wine. I followed the directions to the letter.... I sterilized everything that came in contact with the wine. The wine tasted ok at bottling time although it was a little rough around the edges. That was 12...

I read the "Did I ruin my beer" sticky, and this one isn't covered.... I was given some hops. I do not know what type they are. I made a batch of light lager from a kit. No hops are included so I decided to try some. Not knowing any better, I grabbed 10 or 15 and coarsely ground them and...

Hi, I am in the process of making a Spagnols red zin kit. The guy that runs the HBS in my area says to run the racked wine down to 8 degrees F for a day, thaw, then bottle. This I'm told is to clarify and remove the tannins by having them settle out during thawing..... Since this is my first...

With regard to The "Should I add Potassium Sorbate" Thread below, what is the best sweetener to use in a Spagnols white zin kit ? No sweetener or clue was included in the instructions. My wife's batch is ready to be processed this weekend and she'd like it just a little sweeter..... Thanks...

I used the search function but either the answer to my question was not there or I overlooked it. I can usually find the answers I need. I currently bottle 5 gallons at a time from beer kits. I LOVE the fresh taste and lack of additives in my home made beer, and at this time I am quite...

Hi, folks, I was given 24 Grolsch bottles and an old John Bull kit by a neighbor that learned I was a home brewer. I can't tell the age of the can, so I said to myself wth, I'll give it a try. If it works, out of courtesy I'd give 1/2 the batch to him. That was about 4pm ET yesterday. As of...

Hi, A question about wine making from someone completely ignorant of the process. I currently brew beer from canned Cooper's kits. Lazy, I know but it fits my schedule. The women in my life, wife, (can someone decode SWMBO ?) freinds wives, daughter etc. all know I brew my own beer...

Hi, New guy here. I am using the Cooper's starter kit. I am between batches, so I am low on bottles. May I use 1 liter soda bottles ? Seems they can handle the pressure as I've seen these things rock hard when shaken warm. Joe