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Trying to figure out if a combination of these hops will work together. I know Amarillo and Simcoe are a good combination. I have the grain for a 1.070 og wort. Available hops: 2 oz Summit 13% 1 oz Amarillo 1 oz Simcoe 1 oz Centennial Any thoughts on a hop schedule from all the...

After doing a lot of research and looking at pictures, it looks like my Haus Pale Ale has developed a pellicle that resembles pics of Lacto (or maybe Brett?). The beer had an off flavor and seemed too bitter at the end of primary, so I let it sit in a secondary for the last 3 months. Now it...

My first year hops plants have all reached the top of the trellis. Should I just let the main bines continue to grow (they are reaching for the sky about a foot above the top of line), or should I cut the tip off to try to encourage sidearm development? I am just trying to get as bushy of a...

Looking to buy a bunch of new equipment for my keezer build. Anybody used Chicompany.com? With good/bad results? How about shipping time? I like their selection of stuff, but I have had bad experiences in the past with other distributors. Tried search function, but couldn't find another...

Last month I made my first batch of mead. My plan is to split it up at some point into 1 gallon bottles and flavor each differently. My planned styles are: oaked, pepper, dry hopped, plain, and one other. The fermentation seems to be slowing down now. It has been 3 weeks. When do you...

This is my first year growing hops. I had a very healthy first year nugget plant. I have grown it all year in a large plastic pot with a free standing trellis. I harvested about an ounce of hops last week. Two days ago, I moved the planter to another part of the yard because swmbo wants...

I am too cheap to buy a decent scale and this is my first year growing hops. I am about to harvest a couple hundred cones. Is there a decent rule of thumb about how many dried hops make up an ounce? I know there are a lot of variables, but a rough estimate will help out a lot.

I was looking at some of hte Northern Brewer kits and they appeared to be pretty good, but I don't have any experience with them. Anybody had any real bad (or really good) experiences with the recipes they use for their kits?

I am planning to brew up a recipe that calls for (among other ingredients) - 3.3 Lbs of Munton's "Old Ale" malt extract. I believe I read somewhere that this is a hopped extract. If I just want to use a basic extract, does anyone have a suggestion for what type of LME and how much additional...

I swear I read this somewhere, but I can't find it with the search function. Does anyone know what adjustment to pressure I need to make to force carbonate my kegs at altitude? I live at 6,000 ft. in Golden, Colorado. If I remember correct, I am supposed to increase my PSI from the...

I just started using yeast starters with my last brew. This time, I made a starter on Friday night. I planned to brew on Saturday. Unexpectedly, my wife invited guests over, so I waited till today. Now, the water main on my street broke and I can't brew until it is fixed. How long can my...

I have been brewing for over a year w/ around 12 batches made so far. Lately, three batches that I have made have a sour or astringent aftertaste. I am not sure how to describe it. I make extract beers w/ specialty grains steeped at around 155-160 degrees. The pale ales and IPA's don't...

I have been considering growing hops in my garden. However, I am allergic to bees, and a friend of mine told me that bees are very attracted to hops plants. Two questions. (1) is this true? (2) is there a variety of hops that bees are less attracted to?

Golden City Brewery advertises itself as the second largest brewery in Golden, and they sell out of their garage. Counting local homebrewers that I know, I can probably claim to be the 10-15th largest brewery in Golden. We'll never catch up to Coors, but we can try. Started brewing about a...