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I don’t get a chance to brew often and need a good DIPA to keg before the summer temps start showing up. I’ve been relying on an old recipe for the original Ruination but I’d like to do something even a little different. Someone point me to a good reliable recipe to try. THANKS! All grain please

Long story short, I've been out of brewing for over 3 years (started with a flood and then family stuff). Ready to jump back in. I was planning on a Ruination (1.0) clone as it was one of my all time favorites and had brewed it many times, but my LHBS is short on Centennial leaf right now. So...

My house was flooded a few weeks ago. I had a keg with CO2 attached in a box freezer that flipped on its back. My concern is with the CO2 bottle and regulator. I know the tank is always supposed to be stored upright, but when I found it later, it was laying on its side. Do I need to do anything...

If I am using the temp controller strictly for a kegerator (i.e. chilling beer), is there any reason to even wire up the "heating" circuit? I could see the reasoning if it were being used for a fermentation chamber, but I'm in S. Louisiana, warming beer up is not a problem. Am I missing...

Looking to build a temp controller. Looks like several different companies make the STC-1000. Any certain brand better it more reliable? Any to avoid? Thanks

Bought a batch of grain a few weeks ago for a lawnmower ale type. Not feeling the need for a lighter brew now so I'm trying to come up with a modification to a decent IPA or even a DIPA. What I have is 7# of 2-row and 2.5# of Golden Promise. Looking for suggestions on additions to the grain...

About to install a weldless valve on my keg and I have a question. I know the bottom of the keg is concave so I was wondering how high above the bottom at the keg wall should I drill the hole? I've seen several with dip tubes attached on the inside to siphon the fluid from below the valve...

OK, I was given notice of an upcoming Xmas party and asked to provide a keg. Problem is that I will have to turn the beer around in about 18-21 days. Last year I brought a keg of stout and the guests drank a good bit but most commented that it was darker than what they usually drink...

Brewed a small batch this past weekend. I hit my pre-boil gravity and volume almost exactly but my post boil gravity was low by 10 points (volume was spot on). I've checked the predicted values on 3 different systems so I feel pretty confident that they are correct. Any ideas what could have...

I got ahold of a couple of small batch size buckets for fermenters and drill holes for the airlocks and installed grommets from HD. After 2 batches (1 per bucket) the grommets seem to have "melted" or reacted to the airlock plastic and they have all but disintegrated. The ones I have on my "ale...

Ok, switched over from "regular" all-grain to BIAB and I was getting ~70% that way. Today I did a BIAB brew and got 52%. Any ideas how that could happen? Other BIAB brews have been 70+%.

Just trying to find some possibilities for some off flavors....Can crushing the grain too finely cause off flavors?

Been trying to get some water issues worked out and I verified my salts additions amounts on at least 2 different spreadsheets or applications. My mash pH was 5.8 where both "predictors" said it should have been 5.4. I think I read somewhere that the higher water/grain ratio might lead to...

Is a 5 gallon bucket too large to ferment a 2gal batch? I've heard that too much head space can be detrimental. True or not?

Would extended fermentation, say 3-4 weeks have an effect on bottle conditioning/carbonation? I let a Porter sit in the fermenter for approx 30 days and the carbonation in the bottle seems verly low.

Just noticed that Walmart has 3gal refillable water bottles for 6 bucks. Been thinking of brewing some small batches....Would these be safe for fermenting? Anyone ever use these?

Trying to get rid of a wierd after taste with my latest brews. Best way I can describe it is the taste you get if you chew on the shells of shrimp. Someone has noted to me that this may be a flavor associated with an infection. I am pretty thorough in my brew day sanitation so I'm thinking it...

Quick search and found no love for "Brewers Friend" web and mobile app? http://www.brewersfriend.com/ Trying to type more but this HBT app is limiting. Check it out.

Is there a FAQ on group buys somewhere? I'd like more info to possibly organize one for my local club. What kind if prices can I expect? What the minimum order size?

OK, I have a DIPA (IIPA) planned next. About 100 IBUs and a 27 SRM. Wards Lab Water Profile: Ca=<1 Mg=<1 HCO3=166 SO4-S=3 CaCO3=3 Cl=5 Na=80 Total Alkalinity=151 pH=8.5 Plan to dilute 1:1 with distilled water to start. Total Mash Volume 5.3 gal Sparge (Batch) Volume 5.0 gal...