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Been out of brewing for a while and getting back in. I have a Grainfather G30 and use Beersmith web version. How do I export a recipe from Beersmith web so I can upload to the Grainfather? I am guessing this is easy but I cannot figure it out. THANKS!! Lakedawgs

I won a Spike Flex 5 at a homebrew fest. I cannot figure out how to install the racking tube. I assume it is a push fit in to the back of the ball valve but it seems like there should be a gasket or fitting to help keep it tight. Anyone that owns one of these offer some insight please? THANKS

HI, I have a buddy that ages port wine in 15 gallon bourbon barrels that had previously soured while aging beer. He says there is no issue with the bugs because his abv is 20+%. He has been doing this for years. I have one of these 15 gallon barrels myself. Been sitting with water and a...

HI Just moved my fermentation fridge, with temp controller, to the garage to help make space in the basement. What do I do in the winter when temps get below freezing here to keep my ferm temp at 62, or whatever I choose on my controller. It is in an uninsulated garage. THANKS, Lakedawgs

My 6% IPA has been in fermentation for about 10 days. Just checked and it is fermented out to where it should be. Should I let it sit for a few more days for the yeast to clean up or can I cold crash for a few days. Will cold crashing prevent the yeast from finishing? THANKS

I am turning my garage in to a brew shop. First thing I want to do is run a water line. 60' from the house, trying to figure the best way to do it. Frost line is about 40" + where I live. I have free access to certain tools and I am planning to use a Dingo with a 36" trencher attached. I want...

Hello, I am installing a 10" false bottom in my keg/mash tun. Have read a ton of threads on connecting the false bottom to the kettle valve. I am thinking the easiest way is to use a piece of silicone tubing. My question is will the false bottom stay in place or will stirring the mash and...

Made a 1500ml starter last night with Wyeast and cannot brew today. Will brew on Sunday. What is the best way to store? I'm thinking wait till tonight and put in the fridge. My starter flask as a stopper with an airlock. Any advice is appreciated. Matt

I have a 3 tap kegerator. One of my beers, standard IPA I have brewed before, foams when I pull a beer. Runs fine for a second, then seems to foam foam up like mad. The keg is holding pressure fine. Any ideas on what the hell is going on?? THANKS!! Lakedawgs

Just brewed a 1.100 beer. I use oxygen and read somewhere about adding a blast of oxygen a day or two after initial fermentation to give the yeast a boost. Cannot find the article. Anyone do this, or add a bit of new yeast a day or two in? Thanks Lakedawgs

HI, We have a Wild Turkey barrel in my basement. Our third beer in it, a porter, has turned sour, been in the barrel about 4 months and has a light, nice, sour flavor. We pulled half of it and added half of what was to be the next beer, an IPA. I know this is an odd combination be we figure...

HI What can I add to my strike water or mash to lower the PH but not raise my Calcium? If anything, I would also like to lower my Calcium a bit. Thanks Lakedawgs

Hello Got my Ward Labs report, below, and have a question. My PH is 8.0 from the faucet and my calcium is 358. Most mash additives I see, usually raise calcium while they lower PH. I know my PH will go down a bit in the mash. Do I just need to start diluting my brewday water with...

Building a 1500 watt, 115V heatstick for my wife's 3 gallon stove top batches. Everything makes sense but want to make sure of the following. As you can see in the attached pic, you can see light between the element and the pipe. When I pour in my thinned JB Weld to seal the electrical...

Brewed a pumpkin beer based loosely on a Schafley clone. Need to put together a spice bill to add to secondary but am a bit lost. Suggestions appreciated. Thanks Lakedawgs

Making some changes to my process. Among other things, adding a water filter at the HLT when filling and just bought a 75' RV white hose. How do you guys store your hoses when not being used? I am thinking, drain, roll and hang in my basement, out of the garage brew area and out of the...

My wife has started brewing, yea! Problem is, she does not want anything to do with the system I use out in the garage, she likes to brew small, 3 gallon, brew in a bag, batches on the stove. I, of course, want to encourage her more, but I feel like we are putting too much stress on the stovetop...

Hello, Got a Chugger pump and Cam locks installed. Mounted the pump low on my stand, 8"-9" off the ground, base of mash tun and boil kettle are about 24" off ground. I have the IN port facing down, I have a ball valve on the OUT port facing up, that is all good. Tested and it works fine. My...

A machinist at my work is making a grain mill for me from a plan I found online. Right now only one of the two rollers will turn via a drill. The rollers will ride on sleeve bearings. How important is it that the 2nd wheel be powered? I have literally $0 in this thing so far and hate to...

I have a Russian Imperial Stout that has been sitting for about 10 months. Plan to bottle today. It is a 5 gallon batch. I have been told to add some proofed, dry yeast to the bottling bucket. How much dry yeast should I add? Doing this today, any info is greatly appreciated. Lakedawgs