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My brother and I both made 2 separate batches then compared the results. We both had no caramel flavor that was noticeable. Anyone else have that issue?

I'm going to attempt to make this beer this week. I didn't know if anyone else had made it and has any more pointers or recommendations for this beer? Also I was wondering why the 2 packages of yeast? Thanks

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It's been in the keg for a few days. I decided to boil some lme and add that to it along with a little sugar and back into a bucket. I'll give it a week and see what happens. If I don't like it after that, I'm going to bottle it and give it to some "friends" lol

I recently tried to clone the Shiner Ruby Redbird. There are a couple of recipes but nothing with any good results. I sat down for a few hours and tried to develop one with the help of a friend. Beer came out pretty tart, I'm assuming I used to much grapefruit juice. Is there a way to get rid of...

Ask to go see it and bring a tape measure with you

I know my local home brew store offers quite a few classes on wine and beer making. Check to see if you have a local one that does the same. Good luck

I live on the new side of San Antonio up towards Boerne. Guys need any help just let me know. I make beer and wine. I'm not an expert by any means but I have a good grasp of things. Welcome to brewing

I've re corked screw tops before when I was in a pinch. Just be careful, I was told that some of those aren't designed for the force of a cork going in them and can shatter the glass. As far as re capping them with a twist off, I've never done it so really can't help on that part

I used a ge model wmr04gazabb that I got off Craigslist for $40. Works great

Just finished this up. Gutted the fridge, custom made the top, custom made handles. It's large enough to hold 2 kegs, my co2 bottle, and all my lines

I'm in

From my understanding, I was told you can put a few pounds of co2 into the keg, and bless it a couple of times to get the oxygen out. Then unhook it with a few pounds of co2 in it, and it would be fine.

Put the ice around the bucket in a sink, add some water, and table salt to it. Is will be cooled to 75-80 degrees in no time flat. The salt will actually activate with the ice and get the water surrounding the wort, a heck of a lot colder a heck of a lot faster! Cheers

Your screwed, that beer is going to turn out so bad. I'll send you my address so that I can properly dispose of the "bad" beer for you, you're welcome lol