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I started kegging in January and dedicated one of my taps to diet tonic water that I made using Still Spirits Tonic Water Mix. This was the best tasting tonic water I've ever had and we were going through a keg in 4-5 weeks. No, those were not all for G&T's! Mostly we were drinking the tonic...

I am looking for feedback on the recipe I have created to split a single mash into two beers: 2021 BJCP 11B Ordinary Bitter and 19A American Amber Ale, as guidelines for the two styles. Emphasis on guidelines. Key goal is to keep it as simple as possible. I consider these non-negotiable to...

The ambient temp in my ferm closet is 68F. Now that I have a RAPT pill I am aware just how much heat is generated by fermentation and it’s more than I thought. I have a batch of Kolsch made with 2565 that I pitched yesterday morning (yeast/starter and wort at 68 deg to match my ferm closet)...

I just finished my first keezer and in the process I couldn't pass up a few extra corny kegs at a good price. So now I am researching how to pressure ferment a lager at ale temps. Everything I've read and watched on YouTube says something to the effect, "Make a yeast starter, then pitch the...

With the help of HBT I have finally kicked bottles. I set a budget of $600 for the project and due in large part to a "splurge" on the drip tray, I went about $150 over budget. That includes everything you see in the pics, with a total of 7 corny kegs. It's currently set up for 3 taps. Part of...

While researching my impending keezer project, I have fallen into another rabbit hole: CO2 exclusion. That research led me to the use of the Spunding Valve. That research left me with a basic question that I cannot answer even with the power of Google and Duck Duck Go: Is a Spunding Valve a...

I’m looking to kick the bottles in favor of a keezer. (I’ve spent a month researching the pros/cons of kegerator vs. keezer and a DIY keezer makes the most sense for me.) Thinking a 4 or 5 tap system. But I need your help. There was a recent coup in my household. As a result, SWMBO was...

There is so much information on water chemistry that I am almost reluctant to ask these questions. I am a technically-minded person but am not a chemist so I appreciate your patience. Here is where I am with the hobby, and where I am trying to go. I am currently using the BIAB method and have...

I am considering a grain mill and found this used one online. Seller doesn't know anything about it, and I don't know anything about grain mills, let alone motorized ones. Can you tell whether or not this might be a suitable grain mill? If so, can you tell me what should I look for (such a...

I've read a lot of threads on the "stuck fermentation" question but have not come across my scenario. I hope you can help me understand what might be going on with this batch. The data tells me fermentation is complete but the last measured SG is higher than I believe it should be. Here are the...

Hi all, I've been reading the forum here for a while and just signed up. I started brewing 25 years ago then took a 20 year hiatus while raising my two kids. About six months ago I returned to the hobby and am really enjoying myself. I had brewed all-grain in the past but when I returned I...