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I had a big day planned with doing a double batch of my CDA. Anyways, I went to fire up my main burner today and got a really small flame, even on high. It's really odd, because previously, it would sound like a flame thrower going off before, with massive flames. Now, it's maybe 1/4"...

Hi everyone, I've got a GF batch going with windsor yeast, which is fermenting at about 58 degrees or so. Since this is slightly under the recommended temp, is there any concern aside from the extra time the yeast may need?

So, my cat decided to be brillant tonight, and while I was sanitizing some airlocks and stoppers, I think he decided to lick some starsan foam. He started licking his chops like crazy. I got him to drink some water, but does anyone happen to know what affects starsan may have on pets...

Hi everyone, I've got 5 different hops growing in the seattle area. Over the last few weeks, I've noticed an issue with my hops. The middle plant started to have it's lowest leaves turn yellow, and eventually to brown and then dying off. It appears to be working slowly up the plant...

So last night, I was busy transferring some meed's around and happened to notice that my Amarillo ale that's been sitting in the carboy for a couple weeks now has developed a film across the top. I didn't notice this last week, but its got a very thin white film now. I would say it almost...

Hey guys, So I've had a Sake kit going, and per the instructions, the ferment temps should be in the low to mid 50's. I've had this out in the garage, which typically maintains temps in that range, but we got a two days of unseasonably warm weather, and I noticed that the temps crept up...

Hello, And welcome to chopped (if you've seen the show). Anyways, I was down at my LHBS (Larry's in Kent) and they had a bag of mixed grains that got mixed and crushed but it was the wrong mix. So I've got a bag (basically for free) with the following mixed together: 3 oz Dark...

Hi everyone, so this weekend I got around to transferring both my triple and my barley wine to secondaries. The belgian from 1.082 to 1.011 and has been stable there for about a week and a half. It sat in the primary for a little over 3 weeks. I was surprised how quickly it fermented out...

Hi guys, has anyone come across a Snoqualmie Wildcat IPA clone? I have some friends that really like that beer, and I'd like to take a shot at replicating it (or at least something close to it), but I'm not really sure where to start. Thanks Drew

Hi everyone, I'm currently at 10 days with a stout in the primary. I took the first hydro reading since I brewed this up, and I'm not sure what to do. SG: 1.096 Reading tonight 1.030 Here's the recipe: % LB OZ 39% 6 0 Dark Dry Malt Extract 39% 6 0 Dark Malt Extract Syrup...

Hey everyone, So my 30th bday party is coming up, and my friends suggested having a couple 1/4 barrel or 1/6ths for the party. I'll be bringing some of my home brew, but I need some idea's for the kegs. I'm looking for something a little different and fun for people to try. I probably...

So I'd like to make a stout that can age for some time and has a bit of bourbon flavor while being a darker/malty brew for the cold winter nights. Here's what I'm thinking... % LB OZ Malt or Fermentable ppg °L 43% 6 0 Dark Malt Extract Syrup 36 15 21% 3 0 Dark Dry Malt Extract...

Hi everyone, I've got the following ingredients for a scottish ale, but I'm not sure about all what to use. 6 lbs light DME 2 lbs amber DME 2 lbs dark DME 1 lb peat smoked 1 lb honey malt 10 lbs pilsner 2 lbs crystal 60L 2 oz of Sterling 2 oz of Willamette I'm hoping to...

Hi everyone, I've been lurking for awhile, and have used tips on some strong ales, IPA's etc from this site.. Anyways, recently, a friend of mine found out that he has to cut back on his gluten intake. The sad thing is we've shared a love for strong dark beers such as Great Divides yeti...