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I've been really busy and I let my beer sit in the secondary WAY too long, probably about 3-4 months... Should I not bottle it and just throw it out?

I added it 15 minutes before the end of the boil.

I use a bucket for the primary, then I rack into the carboy. But I like carboys more.

Use a tote from walmart.

Your LHBS might have kits set up with the grain, hops, malt, etc.. I know mine does. They should be able to help you find the right one for your taste.

I'm in the process of making a pale ale... I used Irish Moss and I'm about to bottle it. How can I make sure not to get the moss in my brew? It's all floating on top. I don't have a filter. Should I just strain it out with a medal strainer?

I have a cider that I started over a week ago and it's still fermenting. It's been fermenting REALLY slow. It's quite cloudy and is starting to get some sediment on the bottom... Can I rack it now, maybe add some yeast nutrient? Is so, how much nutrient should I add for a 1 gallon batch of...

Sweet. Thanks a ton man!

Thanks a ton, Doug! That's super helpful! Do you brew into the Coors container, or does it hook up to the TAD bottles?

It's a 50-75 lb siphon CO2 tank.

Also, you said you connected a CO2 tank to it, to force carbonate, how did you go about that? I have a HUGE tank for filling my paintball CO2 canisters. Anyway to force carb with that?

Thanks! Any way it could be done in 2 weeks? I was thinking of doing a couple bottles as well, that way I can try it early. I'm completely out of brews and can't wait to try it!!! Also having some friends over in a few weeks. :/

Just got a Tap-A-Draft system, and I'm about to bottle my beer into it (in a week). I was wondering if there was anything different I should do for a Tap-A-Draft, then I would for glass bottles. Just stick to what the recipe says for priming sugar?

Thanks everyone!

It's working now! Can't wait to try it!