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I plan on aging my 6 gallon Raw Acacia Honey batch (with lalvin EC-1118) in tertiary for 4 years or more. Basically because it will be easier for me to leave it alone and actually fully mature a batch. I have never bulk aged before (for longer than 6 months). Are there any suggestions on when...

Is there a preferred yeast or fermentation temperature that anybody recommends for lessening the ol' "intake headache". I know at least one person will say don't drink as much. But my god, some of mead I have been making is delicious!!:ban:

I'm from the Minneapolis area and brew quite a bit (extract/steep) but would like to start doing All Grain. If anyone in this area would be interested in showing me in person I would like to be there to see it first hand. (your place, your stuff). Message me if this sounds like it would work.

Mr Clean Magic Eraser is a superior product for scrubbing up stains like the burnt on crap that gets left on the stove (if you brew inside). Its the only thing I've found to remove cooked on black or brown malt extract stains from around the burner. Just thought I'd point this out. Happy Brewing!

I will be splitting up my 5 gallon batch for adding different fresh fruits, Strawberry, Pineapple, Lemon & Cherry. But how should I sanitize the fruits? Is steeping them an option? Or an maybe infusing with Vodka? Or do I just toss them in? Thanks in advance

I brew quite regularly and almost always use dry yeasts. Now that I have brewed with Windsor a several times I have seen a reliable trend. Fast and hard for about 24 hours then it gives up before intended gravity has been reached. But when swirled or agitated and/or energizer is added, it will...

What will be the most citrusy hop variety that is obtainable right now? Thanks

I am on day 40 with a batch of mead and It is still fermenting, I started at about 1.125 OG and now is at 1.0. When should I transfer to my secondary? TIA

I've already started a thread about this batch of mead , but I guess I need more advice. I started my 5 gallon batch on Jan 28th. within 48 hrs had vigorous fermenting... Now its almost a month later and its still bubbling at least every 5 seconds!! This is my first wine. My starting OG was...

5 1/2 gal batch. 13 lbs orange blossom honey 3 lbs Dole canned pineapple+ it's juice (no sugar added) 1 tbsp gypsum 1/2 oz energizer 1/2 oz Nutrient 2 packets yeast (12 grams Lavlin Champaign yeast). - Honey + 2 gallons of water was boiled for 15 minutes and the foam was skimmed. Then the...

I have been home brewing for a while and use extracts/ steep-extract recipes. I would like to add lemon as a flavor to a brew, to resemble my favorite beer of all time... Leinenkugels Summer Shandy. Can anyone help me. I realize there may not be a clone, but I at least want to try adding lemon...

I am enjoying some naturally air fermented raisin wine that I got from a Hutterite Colony in South Dakota. They leave it out it the open and let God do the rest, It is seriously good wine. Does any one have a recipe that I I could try? i didn't ask them because I did't want them to think that...

I visited a religious colony that makes a lot of grape juice wine but add no yeast and doesn't use any real method other than tasting to tell when it is done. They take a tub of juice + sugar and leave it for like a month, then put it in barrels and taste it once a month to judge how much sugar...

Well I made a Pilsener exactly like I was supposed to and after a total of 30 days fermentation (21 in the secondary) I bottled them and conditioned for 9 days. Lets give it a try right? pop the top... PSST, just like you want. Then volcanic overflow!! I almost broke my tooth getting it up to my...

Im on day 11 with a lager kit called pontoon Pilsner, I followed the directions exactly and it hasnt slowed down at all (ferm) Started the yeast at 80 degrees and eased it down to 45. in fact today when I got home from work it is bubbling over. Ive done 5 other batches but this is more active...

I am new to this sight and just wanting to say hello and thanks in advance for help. I love great tasting beer and have brewed 5- 5 gallon batches of lagers and ales. I really like this hobby because it gets me closer to beer than simply consuming it would allow. Any way have a good day!