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I'd like to consider myself at least not a newby anymore as I have brewed about 21 batches, but I am still having a little problem. Many batches (maybe 1/4 to 1/3) seem to have an "off" taste, usually toward the fruity or sour side. Now for background: I buy recipes from a good homebrew...

I've been brewing for about a year now and despite pretty good efforts, the plastic pails both have some discoloration and probably a few scratches. I have had two batches out of about 20 get "infected" along the way. Just wondering if everyone simply cleans more as stuff gets older (oxyclean...

I know, I know, there is a ton of info on fermentation and I think I have read it all, but I haven't seen this. I am on my 7th batch of homebrew. All have turned out well. This one is a Sierra Nevada Pale Ale knock off. sp gr 1.045 to start. I had it in the primary for a week sp.gr. 1.015...

As the title suggests, I'm looking for guidance on when dry hopping isadvantageous. I have only done it once (on Old Peculiar, where a friend recommended it). I guess I'd like to know the theory behind when to do it and then what particular types of beers it would be recommended for. I have...

I know this topic gets overdone, but couldn't find an answer to fit this question. I have been leaving primary outdoors and fermentation has always started in usual 12-18 hours. But now it's getting colder. Last two batches I left out in 60 degree weather. No fermentation for 3 days. Moved...

Shortly before I began homebrewing (about 2 months ago), I discovered Red Hook's Long Hammer IPA and it became one of my favorites. Question #1, does anybody know a recipe that might give a similar taste, other than just some IPA recipe? Question #2, is there a best resource for finding out...

I'm sorry my first post is not introducing myself and saying how much I am enjoying this, but ... I need some quick advice. Background: Just got started, got supplies and two recipes from good homebrew store. I have two plastic pails and one glass carboy. Just bottled my first batch, English...