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I'm still figuring out the how to go about using grains. I haven't brewed for a few years. I just took the directions for steeping the grains from a partial extract kit. It said 20 minutes at temperatures between 150-160F before adding the LME. I'm guessing it did something for the batch. I know...

I ended up steeping 2 1/2 cups of crystal 60l and 1/2 cup of chocolate malts for 20 minutes, then adding 8oz (1/2lb) of coconut palm sugar and the 2 cans of hopped LME. I brought it to a boil and stirred it for a minute then turned the heat off and pitched the WLP001 (California Ale) at around...

I actually over time learned to stay away from things like brew enhancers. I use malts DME or LME to raise ABV and increase the complexity. I will even sometime do specialty grains for a 20 minute steep before using extract kits. I've learned a lot in four years.

I ended up steeping 2/12 cups of crystal 60l and 1/2 cup of chocolate for 20 minutes between 150F-160F I also added 8oz (approximately 2 cups) of coconut palm sugar The OG was right around 1058 I hope it turns out ok. It doesn't have to be a high ABV but it would be nice to have it finish in the...

I have two cans of Mr Beer Belgian Spiced Christmas Ale that I want to throw together and make a five gallon batch. The info for the hopped LME is as follows: NET WEIGHT 3.75 POUNDS (1.7 KILOGRAMS) This recipe will produce 2 gallons of beer in approximately 3 weeks. Suggested lager time is...

They expire in August - Which is why I am trying to use them for something soon.

I have two cans of Mr Beer Belgian Spiced Christmas Ale that I want to throw together and make a five gallon batch. The info for the hopped LME is as follows: NET WEIGHT 3.75 POUNDS (1.7 KILOGRAMS) This recipe will produce 2 gallons of beer in approximately 3 weeks. Suggested lager time is...

As in yes, it's ruined or yes I can without ruining the beer sorry for the repost... was posting from my iphone. its a bit buggy with this website.

As in yes, it's ruined or yes I can without

Okay, I feel kind of dumb asking this but my OG was 1032 on a (lol!) coopers lager. I for the heck of it added 250 small brewers best carbonation tabs right after adding the yeast. Will this raise my ABV or ruin the beer?! Any comments would help. I'm a noob I guess... :-(

Okay so I brewed it tonight, I boiled 10 oz of cocoa nibs in a op bag for 15 minutes, I added 8 oz of dark Belgian candy sugar into the boil to melt it all down. Then I added a 3.3lb can of dark malt extract and the can of coopers stout. I choose a packet of Nottingham yeast to ferment with. OG...

The batch turned out horrible. Very cidery, doesn't taste like stout at all.

Hey guys, I have not done a coopers kit in a long time. I know alone they don't end up being much for a beer lover such as myself. I am trying to figure out if adding some extras will make it come out better here's what I got: 1.1lbs of LDME (light Dry Malt Extract) 1 box of brew enhancer 1...

Hey guys, I smacked my pack yesterday and waited about six hours before I pitched it. The pack did swell up quite a bit so I was pretty sure it was ready to pitch. I put it in at Approx 69F wort. The package gives me a range of 60F to 72F. The fermenter temp is around 72F to 74F Right now. I...