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Some of my plants have nice big cones at the top and tiny ones at toward the bottom that are just starting to bud. How do you all go about harvesting. I'm assuming the ones at the top will start to turn brown before the new ones have finished. Should I pick the ripe ones and dry them, then...

Planted these babies back in the first week of March. I really didn't know what to expect with this being the first time I've done this. From the left is Magnum, Fuggle, and Hallertauer. The Magnum came up first, but the Hallertauer grew the quickest. The Magnum vine broke after it got to...

Here are some pics of my hops after about 40 days. The Magnum are about 7-8 inches which is surprising...they were the first out of the ground! The fuggle are about 16-18 inches and the hallertauer are about 14 inches. So far so good! How do you all think they are doing? Are they about...

I received my order from Thyme garden on 7 Mar. I had everything ready and planted them that same day. Hallertauer, Fuggle, and Magnum (2 each). I used miracle grow in 64 qt containers and have been watering every other day or so. I buried them 4-5 inches deep (probably a bit too deep) and...

I just started fermenting a cream ale yesterday. I'm starting it at 62 for 14 days, then will drop it to 45 for 20 days. Would you recommend a diacetyl rest before I drop it down to 45? I've never used WLP 810 before so I don't know how it will be. I'd like to do one, just wanted to here...

I'm looking to construct a trellis in the backyard but have been considering running horizontal lines vs vertical. Has anyone done this that would have some pointers? I want to make sure if I go horizontal that the spacing is correct and that they would get enough sun. Thanks...

Fellow brewers! What's up! I've been using this site for awhile and recently upgraded my account. We're in Lynn Haven, FL but I'm originally from outside of Philly...GO EAGLES!!!! Anyway, I'm still pretty new to brewing (2 1/2 yrs) and I am really glad there's a site like this. I've learned...

I finally got my counterpressure filler today in the mail. The accessory kit that came with it has a T fitting and a quick disconnect. anyone have a picture or tip on how they hooked theirs up? Thanks,

I just made and barleywine and decided to use 2 different types of yeast for primary and secondary. My initial fermentation was with safale 04 and last only about 48hrs. It started really fast and went from a 6inch krausen to nothing overnight. I then racked it to my secondary and added some...

I'm getting ready to do the inaugural all-grain batch today and was curious if anyone has any suggestions/opinions on whether I should mill the torrified wheat I'm using or not?

I'm looking to make a hefe with plums. I'm still a bit unsure about how much to use and at what point to add them. I'm planning on about 10lbs for a 5 gallon batch and adding them to the carboy (sterilized in hot water first). Any ideas or recommendations?

All, Anyone know if there is any difference between demerara and dememera sugar? I haven't been able to find anything that says they're any different?

I had a fermentation lock on my 6.5 gallon carboy for the first day and a half of fermentation. I planned on putting a blow-by tube to avoid a mess. Well, it turns out I was too late by about 8-10 hours. I quickly pulled the airlock off cleaned the top quickly and re-installed a blow-by tube...

I recently started tasting my pre-fermented wort after I've taken SP readings, just to see how it tastes vs. how the finish product tastes. The latest batch, which is an experimental Imperial Stout recipe, tastes overly sweet, almost like a cup of coffee that you've put WAY too much sugar in...

I'm new to homebrewing and I'm already addicted! I've got a quick question for anyone that can answer: - I just racked my beer to my secondary carboy and had some issues with the siphoning process and introduced a LOT of air into the beer. Please tell me I didn't totally ruin the entire...