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Question relating to this thread: I'm brewing a saison, with spices added at the last 5 minutes of the boil. (Orange peel, coriander seed, and paradise seed). Should I filter the spices out after or should they stay in for fermentation? My plan is to put everything in loose (including hops)...

I had the exact same question. I just did a batch and did not filter or siphon from the brew pot, but then afterwards noticed the kit instructions said to siphon. I did have the hops in mesh bags, so I pulled those out. Just curious, what are the other solids that would be filtered out...

I'm making my first batch of cider and learning as I go. I'm planning to back sweeten and I've heard that apple juice concentrate works great. I decided to buy one can of apple, and also grabbed a can of cranberry "blend" (which I just noticed also contains mostly apple concentrate). Does...

Ok thanks! I was pretty sure it was ok after seeing it but this is all new to me so it's nice to have some reassurance. I won't be taking the lid off again for at least another week.

Noob here, working on my first batch of beer. It's an Amber Ale from Midwest. I was worried because the airlock bubbled very little in the beginning, and then stopped altogether, so I took the lid off today to take a look. It's been 4 days, and this is what it looks like. I think it looks...

Hey all, first timer here. Just got a beginners brewing kit from Midwest Supplies for my birthday, and brewed my first batch yesterday! I've been anxiously checking my air lock, and I'm seeing a few bubbles, so hopefully that means good things are happening. Overall, I think it went pretty...