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I have around 12oz. of two year old Simcoe (pellet) hops. They've been stored in the freezer in a Ziploc bag. The original seal has been broken, so there is no "vacuum" seal. Would these still be viable for late addition aroma use (10min/1min additions)? I'd hate to toss these, but I don't...

Hi folks, I just purchased a Cereal Killer mill and there is about .003" of variance in the gap as the roller spins. Should this be cause for concern? I've read where this problem was previously reported, but didn't know whether the above is considered "within tolerance"? Thanks for any...

I used to be a big fan of a certain vendor who provided software to build a recipe on the site and choose specific amounts of grain (in quantities as small as an ounce). Due to poor customer service and a compromised credit card, I no longer shop here. Are there any vendors that offer a...

Hi folks, Trying to get my kegging setup complete and I mistakenly tried to skimp and purchased only a primary regulator without concern for serving at different pressures or force carbing. Could someone help me order the proper fittings, hoses, and clamps in order to add the below...

Hi folks, Brewed a Stone Double Bastard Clone yesteday. OG was 1.1 and some change. I ended up with around 6 gallons . . . . . . into a 6.5 gallon bucket. I "knew" I should have, at the very least, affixed a blow-off tube before going to bed last night. Well, I was awoken by a large...

Has anyone brewed Austin Homebrew Supply's Double Bastard clone in all-grain? I'm considering this as my next brew (next weekend) but there's just one review on their site and the user substituted a different yeast. I suspect it's a pretty straightforward recipe, as most of Stone's...

Hi folks, I'm hoping to begin my keezer project within the week. I purchased a GE 7.0cf chest freezer that's popular among many members who do keezer conversions. I will likely go with a collar and would eventually like to have 4 taps, one of which is on nitrogen. As well, the ability to carb...

Hi folks, I just made a starter of White Labs WLP099 (Super High Gravity) for an upcoming (hopefully) brew of a Russian Imperial Stout. However, in my other attempt at making a starter (Wyeast 1272), I was able to decant to a very clear separation; not so with this batch of starter...

Hi folks, In my quest to step-up to AG, I just purchased a 15G Boilermaker to use as a boil kettle. I'll be using two 10G Rubbermaid coolers for a MLT and HLT. Since I intend to (for the interim) brew 5G batches, I ordered the the "plug kit" to relocate the thermometer on the...

While my first batch, an Imperial Russian Stout, appears to have been successful, my second batch is questionable. Sunday, I brewed a Brewcraft Farmhouse Saison extract kit. Pitched the yeast when the wort was ~75F, but forgot to take an OG. Doh! Anyway, the airlock bubbled vigorously for two...

Hi folks, I've been lurking here for awhile and finally decided to take the plunge and brew my own beer. I'm quite fortunate in that my two work colleagues have husbands who brew--one experienced, the other a newb. Anyway, I picked up a Brewer's Best Deluxe Kit from my LHBS along with a...