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I have a question about secondary fermentation for this recipe kit. The recipe calls for about a week in secondary before bottling. I may have to postpone for a week past the date before bottling. Will that be ok? Thanks

This is my first time using this type of yeast and I was wondering if you can take it right out of the fridge and activate than wait the 3-4 hours or if you need to let it get to room temperature before activating. Thanks

I am getting ready to rack into a glass carboy a brewers best belgian triple and had a question. I just received some oxygen aeration equipment and wanted to aerate the wort. Would it be ok to aerate after I transfer into the secondary? Also I have a 5 gal and a 6 gal glass carboy. Which...

Anybody ever try one of these? http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=7811421 five gallon batches inside the house???

I am getting ready to start a brewers best tripel and notice that this calls for 2.5 gallons for water for the making of the wort then once it is in the primary you add water up to 5 gallon. Is this an inferior method of beer making? This will be my second beer kit and my first was a full 5...

I am getting ready to do a Brewers Best Belgian Tripel and was wondering about when to transfer to secondary. The instructions say transfer when the fermentation slows but before it completes. I have read some people say to wait to transfer longer. What is the concensus? Thanks!

Is there a propane burner that is ok to use inside?? It is difficult for me to do my brewing outside and am looking for something to use inside for 5 gallon batches. I dont think I want to build an electric unit. My home stove doesnt have enough power. Any Ideas? What is the...

Does anyone have a good source for the plastic barbed fittings to use with the clear tubing? I have been looking online but did not find a site that had a really great assortment. I need some small elbows maybe 1/4" or 1/8". Thanks

I am going to make a 3-gallon batch using the original posted recipe. I will adjust the sugar amount but should I also adjust the yeast or just pitch the whole packet? Thanks

I did a search for bottling but did not come up with the proper thread. I need to find the best method for bottling. I am sure this has been discussed. Could someone direct me to the thread. Thanks

I have just racked my first batch into the secondary and am starting to think about bottling. Is there any problem using the larger size bottles (32oz) as far as the quality of the final product? Also, Clear bottles, I was thinking it would be easier to check the clarity of the beer with a...

I am new to home wine making and have started my first 6 gallon batch this month. I had purchased a six gallon plastic bucket of italian juice and I am using a five gallon glass carboy for primary fermentaion. My question is can I use the six gallon bucket the juice comes in as the primary...