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Over the years Tettnang has become my favorite hop, eclipsing Hallertau. I am going to expand my hop yard this year and was planning on getting some Tettnang, but based on some things I read I was wondering if maybe I should go with Spalter Select, which I haven't brewed with in a long time...

First of all, Merry Christmas to everyone on the forum! For Christmas, my eldest son and brewing partner, Brian, gifted me a Milwaukee PH 56 meter. Truthfully, I haven't been to subtle in expressing my desire for a PH Meter the last couple of brew sessions so its nice to know he was...

Looking for a little help from you guys if your willing. Second year cascade plant just getting going in Chicago, we have had some weird weather this year. Unable to post pics, but will explain what's happening. Bottom leaves are being chewed on, between the veins, beginning on the broadest...

I have been using Bru'n Water for the past year and really like it a lot-Thanks Martin and AJ you guys have really helped me to start getting a grip on water-but I have a question about Chicago's most recent water report. The reported Calcium is quite a bit higher than I have ever seen it...

I have read through as many of these water threads as I can find, and have played with the water calculators to where I think I am on the right track, but am looking for a little reassurance, I guess. I live in Chicago and want to brew a light colored beer without resorting to dilution-if...

Guys, I ordered and received a Ranco 2 stage controller that for the time being I only need to operate as a single stage, cooling, and I have questions on how to program it. I understand how to set my temperature and differential as I run through the first set of settings. However, when I...

I've decided on buying the Ranco dual stage temperature controller, having endured some insane weather here in Chicago this winter and after after having read through the threads on this site. Only question I have left would be answered if someone would kindly explain the differance/advantages...

Planning on brewing a CAP over New Year's and will be using flaked maize. I have never used corn before, as either flaked, polenta or otherwise and had two specific questions for those of you that have. 1). Is there one form or the other that you would recommend based on flavor? I have no...