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I am getting ready to jump into kegging and have some questions. A fruiend told me that a 5# co2 tank won't be enough to force carb (to 30 psi) a corny keg and then pressurize it for serving. Is that accurate? Anyone have a rough guideline of how many kegs a 5# or 10# tank will last for force...

The Marine Corps was founded in Tun Tavern on November 10th 1775. Having faithfully served my country for 5+ years as a Marine, I promised my local barber (a former Marine himself) a batch of brew to celebrate #234. Now, although some of the fellows I work with _look_ old enuf to have been there...

I've been reading some threads about yeast and starters, and am looking for a link, or better - a tried and true methond - for making a starter. I typically use Whit Labs or powder (my LHBS doesn't carry Wyeast). I've heard that making a starter has many benefits and want to do it for my next...

Good news - I nailed it! Wasn't as hard as I thought. Just time consuming. Filled the grain bag with 3lbs of grain and 1.25 Gallons of 161' water. Nailed it at 155 and only gave up 4' over 60 minutes. Sparged with 1.25 gal of 172' water and hit the the target SG. Looking to make a nice summer...

Bought the summer ale kit from Austin last week. Tomorrow I'm going to brew, but since it's my first partial grain - making the jump from all extract - I want to ask a few stoopid questions. I have a 2 galllon Igloo cooler. Grains are going to go in a bag, hot water will go into the cooler. I...

I'm not a hoppy guy and quite frankly the Dogfish 120 scares me. My buddy made this - The Key Largo Brewery » Continuity - and says it is most good. He's been doing it for a while and I trust his opinion. Your mileage may vary. Give it a shot. Mahalo, -DaG