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Okay...I'm afraid I know the answer to this but... I have 5g of Imperial Stout in an Oak Barrel that was part of a 15g batch. It went into the barrel Sept 18th...so basically almost 3 months ago. I opened the barrel 2 weeks ago to check it...didn't put anything into it and used sanitizer...

Okay, so I'm not happy with the performance of the dial thermometers so I'm wondering if I can install a thermowell in my HLT where the thermometer is now and use a more accurate digital thermometer just inserted into that thermowell? Any input would be great as my current dial thermometer is...

I'm having some carbonation problems. If I force carb a keg that's warmer than serving temps it has carbonation at that temperature, but not when chilled...is this normal and should the force carbbing happen at serving temps? Also, I've tried using the carb tabs a few times for when I have...

I've seen a lot of applications using various Loc-Line assemblies, including a cool duel spray ring approach on youtube for sparging. I had some concerns as the listed maximum operating temperature is listed as 170. Now you really shouldn't go over that sparging, but since it was "on the...

I'm thinking of doing 15g of Belgian Brown Ale and putting 5 of it in an oak barrel with Brett Brux. I was planning on using WLP550 for the yeast, but I've read that you should use a neutral yeast (WLP001 or SafeAle 05 for instance) for sour beers if you're going to use Brett Brux in secondary...

I'm making an ESB on Saturday and am trying to decide between Wyeast 1099 and Wyeast 1335 or maybe even White Labs WLP005 Anyone have any thoughts?

Deciding between 1099 and 1335. Any input?

So last night I was a bit hasty and didn't think things through. I made a 1.1 L starter, but only used 1/2c of DME. I put the flask on a stir plate and this morning there was no apparent activity (other than the mixing from the stir bar). I realized that I had used too little...

Okay, so I'm trying to plan the big 15-20g system and I'm deciding on which kettles to get along with what add-ons they should have. I'm pretty much settled on the 100q kettles from homebrewstuff.com...definitely the best value. I'm looking at what they have as a boil kettle, mash tun, and...