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I have purchased regulators from 2 different sources, my local homebew guy and an online supplier. One has a turning lever to increase and decrease the pressure, the other needs to be turned with a screw driver. The problem is this: on both regulators the turning mechanism has become...

My local beer store has SO many Holiday Beers to choose from. Trying them all is impossible, although I'd love to. I called 5 fellow brewer/beer drinkers and we agreed to buy 6 different sixpacks and split them up. So for 8 bucks, we all get to taste 6 different beers. Wish I had...

When I read the posts on here, I notice that many brewers tell what they have on tap or are in the process of brewing. Many are so called "clone brews" and I'm curious. Do you clone commercially available beer because (a) its not available in your area? (b) its cheaper? (c) just to see if...

I wonder if anyone has any experience as to what the OG of the FIRST half of an all-grain run-off would be. For example, if I make a 6 gallon batch using an 8 gallon boil, is there a rule of thumb for what percentage of sugars I'm going to get in the first 4 gallon run-off? I have read...

I'm curious whether any of you have used this device that MoreBeer has in its catalog. I'm trying to find a way to use a counterflow chiller without the hassle of buying/mounting/maintaining a motor. The price is right and if it works well I'd like to try it instead of the 40 minute immersible...

hey all ... i'm a cpa and, alas, do NOT brew between jan 1 and april 15. i have ENOUGH clients who know of my passion, however, and am given "gifts" now and then. the BEST two beers i have tasted since new years eve have been the Sam Adams Long Shot winner "Old Ale", brewed by Don Oliver...

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Since my basement is maintaining a consistent 61F this time of year, I decided to make a pale ale recipe using Wyeast 2112 -- california lager yeast which works best at 58 to 68F. Pressed for time, I did NOT make a starter, merely smacked it and let it sit for about 8 hours. During that...

I had this recipe ... an amber ale that called for 1.5 lbs of honey at 20 minutes left in the boil. My homebrew guy suggested waiting til the 2ndary. Anyway, it was thanksgiving weekend and i forgot to buy the honey and i made the beer. My intention was to ignore my hb guy's advice and make...