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I guess I should preface this with: I thoroughly enjoy visiting new places and sampling the "beer of that area" if you will... I am headed to Chicago for a long weekend/mini vacation with my wife at the end of this month. I have been in Chicago on business a few times but never really...

I searched for this, but I will be honest with you, I think I am probably one of the worst "searchers" when it comes to this site - so please forgive me if this has been posted already: http://news.draftmag.com/2010/08/13/millercoors-invests-in-craft-launches-new-beer-arm/

So...I just did something pretty dumb. I was going to dry hop my AHS Hop Bomb clone, and I proceeded to open and dump in 4oz of random hops that were in my freezer, thinking since they said AHS on them, they went to this recipe. Well, I noticed I was a bit short (about 4oz short) and quickly...

I will be in Austin for the 4th and thought I'd swing by AHS and pick up this kit. Has anyone made it before? I figured I would make it now and since my experience with lagers go, it typically takes a bit longer - and hopefully by Sep/Oct it will be dialed. I made an octoberfest kit from...

First off, I apologize if this is in the wrong section. I wasnt sure where to post it as it could probably go under multiple headings. I have a rare opportunity to kill 2 birds with one stone on a future brew and I am seeking the advice of yall. For about a year now my brother in law has...

Well - not exactly a tailgate, but the same concept. My Dad is retiring at the end of April and we (my brothers, family, etc) are throwing him a surprise retirement party/crawfish boil in Houston. I made a beer for the event and planned on kegging it since I was limited on time when I made...

I am brewing the recipe for this beast of a beer from the Extreme Brewing book this weekend. It's been a while since I brewed so I am going to do a 10 gal batch. I am really looking forward to smelling all of those delicious hops once they are in the boil. As stupid of a question as this...

I brewed this extract kit back on 12/28 and there have been no signs of fermentation whatsoever. I have brewed a lot of beer this year, and none have had this little of activity. I did not make a starter - just chilled my wort and pitched the dry yeast as usual. I know a batch doesnt have...

Well about 3 months back my wife approached me with the idea of hosting a Holiday Homebrew Party in which me and my friends that brew (some of which started bc of my interest) would create holiday style beers (which was pretty much left open to anything) and our better halfs would create an app...

I think I know the answer to my question but is a 5 gal carboy suffecient as a primary for a 5 gal batch? All of my 6.5 gal carboys are in use right now and had to resort to using a 5 gal. Am I asking for trouble? I just made the batch yesterday so it hasnt started actively fermenting yet...

My sister in law asked me last night if I was making her any homebrew for christmas. I was shocked/honored someone would want my beer for a gift - plus, although it probably wont be ready ON christmas, I didnt mind getting after a batch today. It's nice to brew when you weren't originally...

Has anyone else noticed this? I have my technique for removing labels (as I am sure you all have too), but the Great Divide labels might be the most stubborn ones I have encountered to date. I dont know if it's the amount of glue they use, or the glue in general but I gave up. I just tossed...

Is this possible? I made the mini mash version of the recipe. My LHBS didnt have the exact yeast it asked for so I substituted 3724 Bel Saison. The FG is supposed to be 1.020-1.024. After about 3 weeks of fermentation I was stuck at 1.060. The guy at my LHBS suggested I add champagne yeast...

I was watching college FB and Keystone just took it to the next level as they claim their beer is "Smooth Brewed." What does that even mean? What is "Frost Brewed" for that matter? The saddest part is that the majority of America buys into that bull****. "Oh sweet, my beer's ready to...

I recently purchased the True Brew Oaked Imperial Stout kit from my LHS. The owner told me it was his favorite kit by TB so I went with it. As I was picking his brain about it I got a wild hair to dry hop it to add a little bit of a hoppy after taste to the malty/oaky/chocolatey fore taste -...

Hello all, First let me preface this with my choices were Bud Light, Bud Heavy, or Shock Top...This may be a stupid question, but here it goes: I have been cooped up in my house all day as I was "open at both ends" all night last night. I have ruled out all meals that I had yesterday as the...

I recently purchased (not yet brewed) the Fat Tire clone from Austin Homebrew Supply...I was just curious if anyone has made it before and how close to the real deal it tasted? I know a lot of it will depend on where you are and what your quality of water is - I'm still a little curious. In...

Hey - I am new to the forum as a member, and by new I mean within the past few minutes! :mug: I have been on here for research for my kegerator and people's posts were so helpful I figured the least I could do is join and maybe I can help someone else in the future. Anyhow - I started...