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I'm selling my Blichmann Top Tier system. Included are two Blichmann burners, one shelf. Will throw in a 10gal igloo mash tun with false bottom, 1 pump, keggle (I used as an HLT). Looking for $500. Also, have a PicoBrew Zymatic for sale if interested. All equipment is in Chicago, IL and...

Hi I have 5 carboys of multiple sizes and 2 kegs and a few other random items I’m looking to offload. Need to be picked up this week. All are in desperate need of cleaning. Will take $20 for everything. Pick up in St. Charles, IL

Been bouncing around the idea of selling my Blichmann Top Tier Stand. Items included: -Top Tier base stand -Blichmann Burner w/mounting kit x 2 -Utility shelf w/mounting kit -Chugger Pump -10 gallon Boilermaker with false bottom -10 gallon Igloo Cooler w/false bottom Based on the...

Thanks! Keep em coming. I like having options

Going to be in the city for 3 nights.

The wife and I are headed to St. Louis for a few days later this month. Please help us out and list the must visit/see/do things in and around St. Louis. -Breweries -Beer bars -Bottle shops -Coffee shops -Restaurants -Tourist attractions -Donut shops Thanks

Club meeting tomorrow, 7:00pm at Bigby's Pour House. Just thought I would throw it out there. Come check us out, and bring some of your beer!

Ha, I wish I could get to Tampa, but I don't think that's possible without my family vacation ending in divorce or worse. I do make it to Florida often and Cigar City is fantastic. I was hoping for local. Looks like Whole Foods is my best bet so far.

I am going to Disney World, FL in less than a week. I have already looked up all the beer available around the parks and resorts through Beersandears.net. What I want to know is if there are any decent bottle shops nearby that I can pick up some Florida brews and bring them back to Chicago. I...

I cleaned them the day before I put this beer on tap. So about a month ago. I used BLC and rinsed it, I'm thinking maybe I didn't rinse good enough, but I have cleaned my lines hundreds of times the same exact way. who knows. going to flush them again and see if this problems clears up.

I am not a new brewer at all but this has never happened to me. I kegged my pilsner about a month ago. For the last 3 weeks the beer has been tasting great, and getting better and better each pour. It has been about a week since I last pulled a pint, but tonight I thought tonight would be a...

Next meeting is 4/8/14, 7:00pm at Bigby's Pour House. Come check us out!

I plan on doing a 100% brett beer. I will be pitching The Yeast Bay's Beersel Brett Blend as my primary and only yeast. I know that brett as a primary strain typically does not create much funk. Can I do anything to bring out the funk using brett as a primary and only yeast in a beer?

Next meeting is 3/11/14, 7:00pm at Bigby's Pour House. Come check us out!

The only kombucha I have ever had was GT's and I want to start making my own. Where do I start? I have no clue.