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My last couple of batches have an off flavor. Some have said metallic or apple. My next step is to deep clean my equipment. What would be the best cleaner to use?

I just started all grain brewing and I'm looking at buying a new brew pot. I don't want to spend a great deal of money. I would like to spend no more then 225 and would like at least a ball valve. Any suggestions would be great. Thank

I have all the equipment to brew beer at home. What added supplies do I need? Any help would be great.

Does a 1L wine Decanter hold enough wort to make a yeast starter for a OG 1.049 beer? This is my first time doing a yeast starter and every one said to use a 2L starter. Mr. Malty said 1.3 L.

I'm looking to Havest some yeast. Once I have Harvested the yeast and find that it is healthy is there any way to store the yeast for a period of time? I would like to store it for about two months.

I'm trying to use some leftover hops. I have 7lb of light DME and 1 lb crystal 20. The hops I have 3oz Citra, .5 Magnum, .5 Columbus, .5 Saaz, and .5 Tettnang. I'm not really sure how to combine these hops. Any Suggestions?

I want start to Keg my beer. I have a fridge set up the a dual tap. What other then Kegs are needed? What size Hose and connections? It will be a Pin lock set up. Thanks

I have been using two diffrent Brew Calculators and I have been comming up with two diffrent IBU readings. Any help would be great. 7LB Extra DME 1LB Crystal 20 Steeped 8 oz of Table Sugar Gets me 1.071 Hops: Columbus .5oz 14.4 (60) Columbus .5oz 12.5 (60) Citra .5oz 11 (25)...

Do you need to boil the extract before adding to the Secondary to cut down on the chance of infection? I have never used and type of extract. Thanks in advance for the help.

Is it unusual to have your FG reading spot on after a week in the Primary? I'm goign to take another reading tonight then rack to secondary to Dry Hop.

I have decided that I would try to come up with a IPA Recipe. I would like some input on it. Grain Bill: 1/2lb Carapils (steeped) 1/2lb Carmel 60L (steeped) 6lb Light LME 1lb Light DME 1 or 2 lb Corn Sugar Hops: .5 Horizon (60) 1 oz Amarillo (20) 1 oz Citra (20 or 15) 1 oz...

Is it a good idea to store milled grain in the Freezer. I was going to brew this weekend but had somethings come up and won't be able to for a couple of weeks. Any help would be great.

I do all of my primary in a food grade bucket. Is there a problem with oxidation if I leave it to ferment for 3 plus weeks, but no more them 4? Thanks AJ

Does any one know of a good extract kit or recipe for a beer for Autumn? Looking for something Apple or Pumkin.

When steeping grain how much water should be used? I have heard use the same amount of water that you are going to boil and I have heard to use 1 gal of water for every 1 pound of grain.

I have only brewed on kit so far but I really wanted to alter a recipe to come up with a twist of my own. Let me know what you guys think. 9.3 LBs of Light LME 1 LB Crystal Malt Steeped 60L 1/2 LB Carapils Steeped 1/2oz. Horizon (60) 1/2oz. Horizon (45) 1oz. Cascade (20) 1oz. Amarillo...

Has anyone looked at using Power Punch 22 as a cleaner or sanitizer? I know it is used in Keg line cleaning does it sanitize? Just a thought. I can't find what the stuff is made of.

Has any body used Power punch 22 to clean or sanitize your brewing equipment? I know it is used in keg lines just not sure if is is a sanitizer.

I'm planning my second brew. This is going to be an aged Holiday brew. Looking at a OG 1.066. What type of yeast should I get ? I used Wyeast Activator for my first and it worked great.

I just moved to my secondary yesterday and today this is what the beer looks like. http://www.shutterfly.com/lightbox/view.sfly?fid=b146475af0203165d33ce936de451066