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I was told in a beer class way long ago that aerating cool wort was good to promote a fast start and aerating hot wort was a bad thing and would make off flavors. This bit off NB looks like she's putting the air to it pretty good during the chill. Is this hot aeration thing a wife's tale...

I'm about to brew my first batch in 23 years and I'm struggling to remember the details and nuances. Not to mention the way I did it then might not be best practical anymore. Without boring you with details I basically stepped up a smack pack with 2 cups or DME wort. Once it got busy I'd split...

I'll join this club. According to my logbook the last batch I did was July 21, 1995... I was doing all grain, using corny kegs and making decent beer but then junior came along and brewing wasn't a priority anymore. I did keep my equipment however and now junior drinks beer with me so I'm back...