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I recently purchased a vial of White Labs WLP001 for a Robust Porter. When I opened the vial to pitch in the starter I noticed a distinctly sour/vinegary smell. I closed the vial and did a little internet research where I found this on White Labs website After reading that I decided to go...

Are there any issues with oxygenating after pitching? I brewed today and didn't notice until it was too late that I was out of oxygen. If I pick up some oxygen tomorrow and oxygenate within 24 hours of pitching will I get off flavors? What is my best option

I am brewing two 5 gallon batches for a local homebrew festival. I have approximately 60 days until the festival and need ideas. I am planning on brewing a pumpkin beer (the recipe is below), and another beer that I haven't decided on yet... Any ideas for a decent beer that isn't too crazy? I...

Malts 7.92 lb Pale Malt (2 Row) 0.83 lb Caramel Malt - 40L (Briess) 0.83 lb Munich 10L (Briess) 0.42 lb Caramel/Crystal Malt -120L 0.25 lb Biscuit Malt 0.11 lb Chocolate (Briess) Hops 0.68 oz Magnum [10.00 %] (60 min) 0.40 oz Cascade [7.50 %] (10 min) 0.50 oz Centennial [8.10...

This is my first attempt at an APA. Any suggestions/feedback would be appreciated Type: All Grain Batch Size: 5.25 gal Boil Size: 6.71 gal Boil Time: 60 min Brewhouse Efficiency: 75.00 Malts 6.75 lb Pale Malt (2 Row) US (2.0 SRM) Grain 65.92 % 2.25 lb Pilsner (2 Row)...

Does anyone have a good Elliot Ness clone recipe? From the website: Ingredients: Malt Harrington 2-Row Base Malt Munich:large part of beer's grain bill Cara 45 Caramel 30 Hops Hallertau I'm hoping someone has some guidance on amounts, mash temp., etc... this is going to be my...

Ingredients 10.00 lb Pale Malt (2 Row) US (2.0 SRM) Grain 74.07 % 1.00 lb Caramel/Crystal Malt - 40L (40.0 SRM) Grain 7.41 % 1.00 lb Chocolate Malt (350.0 SRM) Grain 7.41 % 1.00 lb Oats, Flaked (1.0 SRM) Grain 7.41 % 0.50 lb Roasted Barley (300.0 SRM) Grain 3.70 % 1.50 oz Williamette...

This is going to be my first attempt at a belgian beer, a buddy and I are going to brew this on Sunday. My buddy came up with this recipe, we are looking for a little feedback. *Also what yeast would you use? WLP530, WLP550, WYeast #3787 are available at my LHBS. or would you use a different...

Batch Size: 5.00 gal Boil Volume: 6.41 gal Boil Time: 60 min Actual Efficiency: 70.09 % Ingredients Malt Bill 9.00 lb Pale Malt, Maris Otter (3.0 SRM) Grain 91.14 % 0.50 lb Caramel/Crystal Malt - 40L (40.0 SRM) Grain 5.06 % 0.25 lb Oats, Flaked (1.0 SRM) Grain 2.53 % 0.13 lb...