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On my last batch, my OG was expected to be 1.046 and I hit 1.050 (+0.004). My expected FG was 1.007, but actual was 1.012 (+0.005). Is that true in general that if you miss your OG by 0.00x, you will miss your FG by approximately the same 0.00x due to the yeast attenuation staying the same?

I came across a ball lock keg with an odd racetrack lid. Turns out, the relief valve didn't work and none of my other ball valve relief valves fit, so I ordered a replacement lid from KegOutlet.com (http://www.kegoutlet.com/keg-lid-rec...ack-style.html). Turns out, that lid didn't make a good...

I came across a ball lock keg with an odd racetrack lid. Turns out, the relief valve didn't work and none of my other ball valve relief valves fit, so I ordered a replacement lid from KegOutlet.com (http://www.kegoutlet.com/keg-lid-reconditioned-racetrack-style.html). Turns out, that lid didn't...

Custom built kegerator cabinet. 64.75"l x 27.25"d x 34.75"h Kegerator opening is 24.25" wide and currently fits a 3 tap kegerator (Haier HBF05EBSNK-3, kegerator, tower and taps not included), but it should fit most retail kegerators. Back of the cabinet where the kegerator is is open for...

Using BeerSmith, when I set the mash temp of my recipe to 147, I get an estimated FG of 1.007. When I lower the mash temp to 146, the estimated FG bumps up to 1.013. I would expect the FG to go lower/drier at a lower mash temp. Am I missing something here?

I put in (what I think) are the same values for an upcoming Oktoberfest that I'm brewing and the output from both of these spreadsheets is pretty different (5.49 vs 5.2 pH). Can someone take a look at my spreadsheets and tell me what I'm doing wrong? Background: I'm brewing with 100% RO...

I recently brewed the Flanders Red recipe in Brewing Classic Styles. In it, it says to use 1oz of oak cubes in secondary. Does it mean I should put them in at the start of secondary and let them sit on oak cubes for the entire (6-12months) secondary? Also, how should I treat the cubes before I...

During my brew day, I will measure the gravity and volume several times (to measure strike water, 1st/2nd runnings, pre-boil, post-boil) so I can track my efficiency. For those numbers that go into BeerSmith (pre-boil, post-boil), am I supposed to put in the actual volume or the temperature...

Now that I have my 3 tap kegerator in the house, I figured I needed to make it look a little nicer and more like some nice furniture. My wife found some inspiration from this page. Since my brother makes cabinets for a living, I figured he could take a shot at it. So here's what we have...

After about 8-10 AG brews so far, my efficiency is not what I'd like it to be. So I thought I'd photograph everything and take extra good notes. Then maybe someone can tell me what's wrong with my efficiency. I set the BeerSmith overall efficiency to 65%. Actual efficiency was 59.5%...

Just opened up a Christmas present of a new 10gal MegaPot with weldless ball valve kit, but I can't get it to install correctly. As you can see in the picture below, the o-rings won't get close enough to make a good seal. In the 4th picture, you can see the coupler doesn't go any further up...

My local water is so bad, that I've decided to move to using 100% RO water and building my water profile manually. Before I do this, I wanted to make sure I'm doing it right (using the EZ water spreadsheet) Recipe (4 SRM): 1 lbs 14.0 oz Cane (Beet) Sugar (0.0 SRM) 13 lbs 12.0 oz...

I have a Honey Blonde (WLP001) in secondary at 60F (primary @ 60 too). I want to start my next brew using WLP530. I was thinking I'd ferment this one @ 66F. How would it affect my Honey Blonde if I finish its secondary @ 66 instead of 60 like it's been for a few weeks?