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I'm wanting to try my first batch of mead, and I was wondering if it was OK to use a better bottle, or should I get a glass carboy?

Does any one know if you can re-use the Grolsch Mini-kegs? I saw one in the liquor store, and thought it would be a perfect size to keg into. Any thoughts. Thau

OK. I think I've got a good start for this one, but I'm having trouble coming up with a good name. The situation: I had a buddy of mine that is in the National Guard. He has been deployed in Iraq for just about 2 years, and he is getting to come home soon. Since he has been in Iraq, he...

OK, For my first batch, I made a honey brown ale extract kit from Midwest Supplies. In my infinite newbie wisdom, I got my kit, and promptly made the best of newbie mistakes. I'll list the ones that I know about, and all the expert EAC's can tell me what else I did wrong. 1. Steeped the...

Can someone outline the basics of making my own label? Do I have to buy "label paper" or can I just use copier paper? What is the typical size of the label? What programs do you typically use? What is the best method for getting a home made label to stick? What kind of printer is...

I have a question about hops. Are you supposed to leave the hops (Aroma, and flavor) in the wort as it cools? I guess the reason I ask, is that I added my aroma hops in the last two minutes of the boil, and then I removed them when the boil was done. My buddy said that I should put them in...

OK, I was leaving for work, and I put my bottles in Oxy-Clean to get the labels off. I knew I should take them out when I got home from work. I got busy, then I got lazy, and didn't get to it till this morning. Now all my bottles have a white film on them. How the heck do I get that off? I...

3 cups self rising flour 2 tablespoons sugar 12 ounces Beer, room temp In a mixing bowl combine flour and sugar. Add beer. Mix well. Place in a greased loaf pan and bake at 375 for 50-60 minutes. Brush with melted butter. This goes really good with a Knorr spinach pesto dip...

OK, Another quick question. I started my first batch last night (Honey Amber Ale). I put the brew in my basement off the floor. This morning it is sitting at 62F. I have a brew belt, but the brew belt says that it keeps it at 75-80F. That sounds a bit warm to me, but 62F sounds a bit...

Just wanted every one to know that I started my first batch tonight. It was a Honey Amber Ale. It had two pounds of honey. The directions said to add the honey for the last 30 minutes for a mild honey flavor, or for the last 10 minutes for a more aromatic results. My problem is that from...

OK, SWMBO finally let me get a beer making kit even though she has never tasted a beer that she likes. She does like wine coolers, and Mikes Hard lemonade/cranberry, etc. But she doesn't like wine. I was just wondering if there was any thing that I could make for her that would be along...

I'm just curious if any one knows if you could make a beer using wild rice? Any recipes? I go out ricing every fall, and I'm always looking for new things to do w/ the rice. Thanks in advance!

I'm just hoping to relax, and have a home brew! :mug: