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I run off too hot and the Speidel fermentor collapsed, anyone know how to reform it?

Is there a close substitute for Mosaic hops? Hard to find and expensive

Getting old, how do you guys move heavy stuff like full carboys up stairs?

I was at my local Ace Hdw store, they have Hazelnut shells, I wonder if they would work in the mash to prevent it getting stuck, they are crushed somewhat, they could be rinsed and used repeatedly. Has anyone tried them

My first batch was a clone of Rogue's Brutal, I followed Williams instructions to the letter and hit all the numbers, love this beer. My problem at 78 yrs old is to lift the basket from the kettle, any ideas?

My first 2.5 gal recipe (IPA) OG 1.061) using US 05 can I pitch the whole packet or should I weigh out half? thank you

I just purchased the Williams Mash & Boil, at 78 I find it difficult to lift the mash basket, any one find a clever way to do that?

American IPA, OG 1.063, gravity after 7 days in primary 1.020, estimated FG 1.015, will it drop some more If I secondary or should I leave it in primary and rouse the yeast. I don't usually secondary, I want to take an accurate measure for volume.