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I just got my new crowns today from Great Lakes, Chinook and Northern Brewer! Really excited about this season!

I've been using the blow off system for some time now, ever since my 6 gallon glass carboy blew up in my kitchen, but that is another story.....I recently aquired a new BB 6 gallon carboys so I can increase production volume. I went to my HBS to get a plug like my other and was out of luck...

Well....a couple months ago I though I would bond with my son and make him some birch beer and cream soda. He likes it very much, however I am worried about flavor carryover when converting the keg back to beer. I did buy a new tap and fluid line. Anyone run into this issue would PBW be enough...

So.....her is my cascade plant. I have cones on it now, some of which are developing faster than others. ow do I know when to harvest? Will it be all at once? Or a little at a time? Do they start to give off aroma? Thanks!

So, 3 weeks ago I make a summer wheat the following is the recipe. 5.5lb 2row 5lb white wheat 1oz whillamette 60 min 1oz cascade 10min Wyeast 3068 Mash 150 for 90 min. Primary first 2 weeks @ 68-70 f went on vacation week 3, ac was out for last 2 days. When I arrived temp was 88 in...

Well here is my first yeast starter. It is 1056 american ale from wyeast. Fermented very nicely....from primary I harvested the yeast and washed. I dry hopped in the secondary. My son getting the photo opp. A day later and I have 3 quart jars like below. I'm wanting to do this for...

Well I have taken the plunge....I ordered cascade and willamette hop rhizomes. I'm a little nervous cause I have neve grown a plant before. My research says it isn't that difficult. Just requires attention. I got the perfect back yard spot. VERY sunny and gets a verry good breeze. I have a 2...

So, done my 3rd all grain. Loving it. I want to know what others do with their spent grain? There has to be nutritional value....seems like such a waste to throw it in the trash!

But seriously.......... I am relatively new to all grain and I am seeing some mash steps that raise this question. The NB all grains directions want a Beta rest followed by an Alpha rest. With my current equiptment I cannot do it in this manner. I can however start at the higher temp for...

So I've done alot of research on this and I feel pretty confident. However I do know to expect bumps along the way. I made my Mash tun with a toilet hose. it was a vynl sheath not a stainless sheath. I did use coiled wire inside to give it a "back bone"......should I worry about the vynl sheath??

I'm sad cause I just finished my IPA..... I have a pale ale and a cream ale going, but it will be at least two weeks till I can drink either. Lusky I still have my Mead :mug:

I bought a mead kit from NB on 1/25/2011. I've never made a Mead, this is a trial for my wife. So, 3 months later I smack the pack and go ahead and prep everything. 6 hours later and the bag has not expanded much at all. I go to Wyeast web site. A FAQ says that after 2 months you may not see...

Well, I am a microbiologist by trade, so I might know a thing or two. On brew day when the wort is ready I sanitize just like anyone else I suppose. I'll use a cleaner then a sanitizer. While I'm doing it I'm always wearing non-latex gloves and I have a spray bottle filled with 70% alcohol. I...

So, I have collected all that I need minus a few things to try my hand at an all grain recipe. I only have a Mash tun/sparg bucket and a propane burner left to purchase and/or build. I have a plan to convert a large picnic cooler into my mash tun and was thinking of putting off the burner...

I am a Microbiologist by trade....so I know what goes on with yeast and the needs of the yeast, and I know how to be sanitary and how to stay sanitary. What I don't know or understand circles around mainly the boil. What is happening to the sugars? What is happening to the Hops? How does time...

Hello all! I am a noobie from the great state of Ohio, well.....originally from Jersey, but been in Ohio for 14 years now. Been brewing of and on for years now, mostly extract, but I have made full mash with friends before. I love me a good Pale and/or a Stout. I just recently upgraded to...