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I weld and torch quite a bit here on the ranch/farm and frequently go to the local welding shop to exchange bottles. My torch regulator can be set for both oxygen and acetylene anywhere from 1 psi up to about 30, I think. And of course the tank pressures show up to 3000 psi. CO2 is readily...

I'm all ready to order my kegs, but there are SO many types of taps.......American style, type S, type M, type Z, Q and the rest. What's the difference or is there any that works better for ball-type Corny kegs? Or do I even need one......I have not seen a Corny "in action." Nathan

I want to order about 4 kegs from Ebay, but am confused about the merits and so forth of the various kinds. What can anyone tell me about Cornelius (Cornies), Pepsi style, Coke style, pin lock, non pin lock, parts availability, etc. There are some good prices on ebay for my needs, but I...

Man, this site is great. Quick responses from people who KNOW a lot about beer. I know this is sacrilege, but I use 20 packs of plastic water bottles from Wal-Mart. The case only costs me $4, it holds back tremendous carbonation pressures, the water is already sterilized........just pour...

Pistolero........ I don't really know the difference, I guess. I thought they were the same (?) Translation : I use it to clean up my fermenters between batches, clean my tubing, clean glass bottles prior to bottling, ALL cleaning period. Help me understand what you are distinguishing?

I have been told NEVER to use cane-based sugars or beet-based sugars. Use only brewer's sugar which is made from corn. Some simply call it corn sugar. It is usually about a buck per pound. It looks just like powdered sugar but is made from corn starch and not the above types. I...

I am impressed by all the good responses I have received just this morning. Thanks to all of you with your answers about wort chilling and my FG problems. Looks like I picked the right site for beer questions. One more. The local beer shop charges arms and legs for this sanitizer...

I have made about 20 batches of beer and do not have wort chiller. I am too impatient to just wait for the boiled stuff to cool down on its own and even adding tap water (mine is 60 to 70) does not get the bucket down to under 85. So........I add ice directly from the store.....and I dump...

Yes, it does taste pretty sweet. But I want the alcohol content to be at least 5 percent by volume if I am going to even bother with homebrewing. I will try the Nottinghams and see what that does. I was told that if one adds too much corn sugar (instead of DME) that it might get...

OK, I am a relative newbie. I have made about 20 batches of 6 gallons each. Only about 4 times have I gotten the FG under 1.010. It doesn't matter if I am making a stout or a pilsner.......OG of 1.030 up to 1.056 (my personal high). Here is my general process. I use kits like...