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Great suggestions thank you! Yes I have a picnic tap for now. Another question just came up. I will need to have the keg lying on its side in the frig to fit. Is that ok? Can I serve/pour beer when it I on its side or does it have to be standing up? (It's probably a silly question)

Thank you all for your help! I have another question... I do not have a keggerator so when I pressurize my keg do I disconnect it to the co2 tank or do I keep it all connected and refrigerate the tank too?

Hello! My wife graciously gave me a kegging system for Christmas. It is a ball lock system. What tips and tricks do you have for a first timer? I have attempted to find other threads describing the kegging process but I can't find any. Suggestions on processes? Thanks! Brian

I think there is an ointment for that...

Brew pal is a great app for putting together recipes and figuring out the beer style you are creating.

Great information! Thank you!

Yeah, I agree the key is to get some help, I am a noob too. When I try to bottle on my own it takes me about an hour and a half. With help, it more like an hour or less.

Hello! I am branching out from the kits and putting together my own recipe. I ordered some unmilled Maris Otter grains with the intent to use them as steeping grains. Do I need to mill them or crack the grains with a rolling pin? Suggestions?

Great! Thanks! That makes sense. Any other suggestions to add?

Hello! I have the northern brewers winter warmer beer kit happily fermenting. Since it is a fairly big beer 1.070 OG. I am planning on moving it to a secondary after 2 or 3 weeks. Any suggestions for flavoring to add in the dry-hop vane? I was thinking of vanilla beans or vanilla extract. Pros...

Thanks!

Ok I guess I expect yeast to smell but the danstar Nottingham dry yeast smells very pungent now that I am rehydrating. Is that normal?

Great suggestions! What ABV should I expect? I am stoked! Thank you!

Hello esteemed brewers! This weekend I am brewing an Irish red kit from northern brewery. The kit includes: 6 lbs of gold malt syrup Nottingham dry yeast 1oz willamette (for 60) 1oz us goldings (for 30 min) Specialty grains Are there any tips or suggestions to make this really good? Do I need...

So what are your thoughts on hops steeping bags? My first batch has loose hops, other than the mess what is the difference and what are your preferences?