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I have been drinking this Ginger Cider that has been on tap for the last month. With 4 other beers on tap, I can't keep my hands of this cider. I suggest that everyone try it.

I just got my score sheets back from my two entrants. Received a 33 on my brown porter and 41 on my northern german alt. The alt advanced to the final round in Grand Rapids!!

I kegged a kolsch about 3 weeks ago that was supposed to be around 24 IBUs (.75oz of German Perle for 21 IBUs and .5oz Czech Saaz for 4 IBUs). Right after I kegged the beer I noticed that I only used .25oz of Perle, which equates to around 11 total IBUs. I have since used the remaining .75oz...

Grain Bill 5 lb 13 oz US 2-Row (2.0 L) 2 lb 11 oz UK Maris Otter (4.0 L) 2 lb German Munich (7.0 L) 6 oz Caramel 20 (20 L) 6 oz Caramel 85 (85 L) Hop Schedule 0.50 oz Columbus [13.9%] @ FWH 0.50 oz Chinook [11.1%] @ 15 min 0.50 oz Chinook [11.1%] @ 5 min 1.00 oz Simcoe [13.0%] @ 1...

I just purchased what I thought was Carafa Special II that I plan to use in an altbier. When I got home I realized that it was the regular Carafa II (husk intact). The recipe calls for 3oz in a 5 gal batch. Will I be fine with using what I have or should I buy the Carafa Special II? Thanks.

I have been kegging my beer for almost two years and have not no off flavors when I keg; however, I have been experiencing some off flavors lately when I have bottled directly from the keg (BierMuncher & Blichmann methods) and when bottling directly from bottling bucket. Any help is...

I recently sent my bavarian hefeweizen to a homebrew competition. Do judges typically rouse the yeast at the bottom of the bottle before pouring in their glass?

I purchased the Milwaukee 102 PH meter and just used it for the first time today. I am not quite sure how I store the PH meter stick in between usage. I have seen the storage solutions for sale but I don't how know to use it. Am I supposed to put something in the plastic cap that goes over...

I just received my water report from Ward Labs. I have entered the numbers in the EZ Water Calculator Spreadsheet, but I still can't determine what adjustments I need to make. It looks like calcium and sulfate levels are low. I have also purchased a PH meter but haven't used it yet. Any help...

Just started getting ads on the right side of my screen. I am a premium supporter so I shouldn't have these, correct? Anyone know if this is a known issue that is being addressed or if there is something that I need to change on my end? Thanks.

What category should I enter a Belgian Rye IPA?

I am going to purchase a Blichmann Beer Gun and I would like to know what parts I need to buy in addition to the base product. I currently have a dual body regulator, in which one line goes to a 2 way distributor and the other goes to a 3 way distributor. All 5 lines have a 1/4" MFL to 5/16"...

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I still haven't had a Black IPA (commercial or homebrew). Does anyone know a brewery that has a good example of this style so that I can see if this is something that I would like to brew? Thanks.

Should an American Wheat beer be clear or cloudy? I am about to keg it and I am wondering if I should use gelatin. I did not crash cool this beer.

I used 2 prepackaged one ounce bags of Hopunion Centennial hops this weekend. This was my first time using hops from this company. I was very surprised that 1 bag weighed 1.25 ounces and the other 1.35 ounces (weight w/o the bag). I double and triple checked my measurements by taring the...

I had a Citra Pale Ale at a local brewery and it was incredible. I am looking to make my own version of one. I like the tropical/pineapple taste of the hops and I want a malty body. Please advise. Batch Size: 5.5 Gallons Type: All Grain Yeast: Wyeast 1764-Rogue Pacman Ale Starter: Yes...

I first want to say thanks to this forum and everyone that posts for the great ideas and help in regards to keezer builds. I never thought that I could make something this awesome by myself. It did take some time and money but it will be well worth it. Here are some pics of the finished keezer:

Do many people cut off the bottom inch or so of the liquid dip tube to prevent sediment from being picked up? I read an article about this and I wonder if it is necessary.

Is there any downside to buying pin lock kegs that are converted to ball locks?