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Hey Homebrewers- This is my first partial mash and I'm pretty amped to be progressing towards AG brews. I'd like to get some input on this recipe from those familiar with the PM process and from those who have made Oatmeal Stouts. Really interested in getting input on the mash process. I'm...

hey homebrewers- I've been using yeast starters on my last two batches (Hefe and APA) and am PO'd that I didn't do this sooner. Great results - minimal lag time, awesome ferments and great tasting beer. Anyway, I've been searching through the forums for an answer to the following: Can I...

Hey homebrewers- I'm getting ready to build my MLT manifold for my rectangualr cooler and found all the info I needed from searching the threads here on HBT. The only thing I wasn't able to locate is information regarding copper tube size. I know close to 95% of all manifolds use 1/2" tube...

Hey Homebrewers- Was hoping to get some feedback on an upcoming batch I plan on brewing. Here is the recipe as configured off of Beersmith: 6 lbs 12.2oz Extra Light Dry Extract (3.0 SRM) Dry Extract 94.34 % 6.5oz Caramel/Crystal Malt - 40L (40.0 SRM) Grain 5.66 % 0.84oz Pearle...

Hey homebrewers- Need some help. My last two batches - APA extract w/ steeped grains, WLP001; bottled & Hefe extract w/steeped grain, WLP320; fermenting - both came out green/astringent/acohol tasting it tastes somewhat malty as well (kind of difficult to pinpoint) I've read through Palmer...

Hey homebrewers- Got some questions; need some advice. Here are the details: I did my first starter on Monday night for an Am. Hefe I'll be brewing on Friday - a 1L:100g of DME mix. I aerated the hell out of it and pitched the WLP320. As of yesterday afternoon I had really good kreuzen -...

Hey homebrewers- Does the amount of priming sugar used (5oz) change when bottling in 12 oz bottles versus 22oz bottles? A LHBS advised me that 'due to the physics' of the 22oz. bottles less priming sugar would be needed to achieve the same level of carbonation. I find this odd.

Hey homebrewers- I am preparing to brew a variation of Palmer’s robust porter (extract with steeped grains). The difference is that I’ll be brewing a full boil versus his partial. I have utilized the Tasty Brew recipe calculator to tweak the amounts of the grain and hops bill for the full...

Hey homebrewers- I'm gradually progressing to my goal of AG brewing and am now entering the full boil stage (factoring hops utilization, fermentables, etc.) and recipe creation. I know there are several calculators out there like BeerSmith, ProMash, etc., but was wondering if anyone can vouch...

Hey homebrewers- I'm gradually progressing to my goal of AG brewing and am now entering the full boil stage (factoring hops utilization, fermentables, etc.) and recipe creation. I know there are several calculators out there like BeerSmith, ProMash, etc., but was wondering if anyone can vouch...

Hey homebrewers- I'm in the process of sourcing parts for my welded bulkhead build on my keg (acquired legally :rockin:). I'll be using a 1/2" stainless steel coupler on the keg and was going to use a 1/2" SS nipple to attach the ball valve to the coupler until I saw this: Amazon.com...

Hey homebrewers- I brewed this extraxt IPA on 5/16 and transfered to secondary on 5/31 after a couple SG readings at 1.024 (OG 1.076): https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f69/ipa-extract-50715/ I used Wyeast American Ale II but followed the recipe on all other points (well, except, I don't...

Yo homebrew homies- Quick question for y'all. I'm looking for a submersible digital thermometer and have searched the posts and learned how to make one submersible (silicon tubing, o-rings, etc.) I spotted this Taylor therm on Amazon it seems like it would be submersible. I was wondering if...

ADVICE ON SS KETTLES!!! Hey homebrew homies- I NEED SOME HELP!! I want to upgrade from my current 5gal. SS kettle to do full boils and AG in the near future. I have been researching kettles and have settled on the following two choices: Amazon.com: Bayou Classic 1036, 36-Qt. Stainless...

hey home brewers- I am considering upgrading from my pretty standard 5gal SS kettle to this pretty nifty 9gal SS: Amazon.com: Bayou Classic 1036, 36-Qt. Stainless Fryer/Steamer with Vented Lid: Patio, Lawn & Garden It looks like a pretty decent value, holds almost twice the volume of my...

Homebrew homies - (sorry in advance for the long thread) This by no means is meant to be a complaint thread but more of a sanity check. I got into homebrewing because I really enjoy drinking beer, wanted to make my own through experimentation, share with friends/family and because I am...

Hey homebrewers- Looking for a straightforward IPA recipe for my third brew batch that is not partial mash, all-grain or from a kit. Ideally I'd love to find a Goose Island clone. I've come across some really awesome looking IPA recipes but am not ready for AG and do not have all the right...

Alright, I've finally concluded after reading a bunch of threads that I will not be going to a secondary with my recently brewed Hefe. I now plan on keeping it in the primary for 2 weeks (brew date 4.19) which has been fermenting at a constant 65F. Since I'm not planning on racking to secondary...

couple questions on alum vs. stainless: I've brewed two batches using a 5 gal stainless steel kettle but want to increase my brewing volume and do full boils and be able to take my operation outdoors. I recently came across a turkey fryer set up (7.5 gal kettle and burner) but think it's made...

Hey homebrew homies- Got a couple of quick questions on the below recipe a buddy passed along for brewing a Hefe: 8.5 lbs Wheat Liquid Malt Extract (LME) 1 oz Hallertau (4% AA – full boil) White Labs Hefeweizen (WLP300) [ SG 1.050 / FG 1.012] The package of Hallertau I picked...