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I have a batch of 8.5% Farmhouse Ale that's been in a closet carbing up for about 3 weeks now at room temperature (75 deg). I drank one a few days ago and there was plenty of carbonation, but it was very green (as I assumed it would be). My question is, should I just leave it to condition at...

The other day I bought 15 gal keg off a guy to start my keggle build and he gave me pony keg as well. It's 7.75 gal and I'm not sure what to do with it. My brew volume problems have been solved w/ the big keg, and I already have a 6 gal pot for smaller batches. I don't keg my beer, so i have no...

It (only) took 5 batches, but, I made a beer that I REALLY want to drink - an IPA w/ Challenger Hops finished w/ Amarillo for dryhopping. The reasons (thanks to HBT.com) it all came together are as follows: *Sufficiently Sanitized Everything (Spray Bottle full of Starsan is a must)...

Should I just not use it? Am brewing right now...steeping. Was preparing my ingredients for the boil and reading up, and realized I should've used whole (crushed) coriander. Is it futile to try to use the ground? I don't want to end up w/ beer that tastes like hotdogs. Any suggestions...

Lowe's has food safe/BPA free 5 gal buckets (for $4) - anyone used these as a secondary? Seems like they would work perfectly and would allow little headspace like a carboy. All I need to buy is a lid & an airlock from my LHBS. Esp. good for my setup as my ferm freezer (which is large enough...

Being new to the brewing game and living in GA, I'm quickly finding that maintaining steady fermenting temps in the summer is not easy and has, I believe, created some off flavors in my beer. In an effort to create the ideal temps for fermenting my primaries and secondaries, I'm hoping to get...

A wort chiller. I've watched a few videos onlline on how to build your own, looks pretty easy and I like the idea of saving the about 50%. Anybody have a strong opinion one way or another? Also, what would be the ideal length? I was thinking about getting 25' of 1/2" copper tubing. Would...

So, I'm in the process of slowly transitioning into All Grain Brewing and have been looking at Turkey Fryers. My local Home Depot sells a Masterbuilt 30qt. Propane style for about $60. My main concern is the quality of the the product, namely the pot (which is listed as stainless). Anyone...

Newb here. I was brewing an IPA with a friend of mine and we got busy bullsh*itting and such...anyhow, the steeping temperature for our specialty grains went above 170 deg, briefly. I was on it quickly and and reduced the temp. I'm wondering, though, how much affect this may have on the beer...

A buddy and I are brewing together for the first time next week and can't decide on a recipe. I've only got one brew under my belt and he's done a half-dozen or so - and we'll be using extracts. We both love higher-gravity beers, IPA's, Belgian dubbels & trippels and such. I was hoping to...

American Pale Ale with Cascade and Simcoe Hops - tastes damn good! Though, I made no fewer than ten mistakes in the process. This forum as been an invaluable source...especially for the easement of unfounded fears. This is a great feeling!