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Appreciate it, thanks!

Hello, all. We're going to brew up a batch of Jamil's Hope Hammer recipe (recipe below for reference). I had a couple of specific questions: I would imagine the dextrose should be added at the end of the boil, maybe with 15 or so minutes remaining? I've read various things on how...

Hello, all. I'm trying to come up with a recipe (extract, w/ steeped grains) for a brew to enjoy over the holidays. I think we'll keg it. I'm thinking something along the lines of a porter or stout, perhaps chocolate/orange or chocolate/mint? My wife always has some spices on hand for...

Yeah, we brewed it up. Fermenting as we speak. I was going to buy some pale LME to use instead of the Pilsen DME I had on hand, but the homebrew shop near my place was closed because the power had gone out. By that time, we decided we wanted to brew, so there was no turning back...

Thanks, what would one do to convert the recipe to extract? The recipe calls for extra-light DME, so I thought the Pilsen DME might do the trick in a pinch? It was the lightest extract the shop I was at had available. Though I was wary about it, as I've never used it before I've got a...

Looking at the recipe more closely, I realize now it's a partial mash rather than just extract & steeped grains. I guess it's time to try our 1st partial mash.

Hello all, First post here. I'm a relatively new brewer, and I have a question about a recipe I found online for a Bluebird Bitter clone, which is as follows: 5 gallons Ingredients: » 3.25 lbs. Maris Otter pale malt (4.5 for the export) » .25 lb. 30°L crystal malt » 2 lbs...