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The Philadelphia Homebrew Club is excited to announce it's first all styles (Cat 1-23, no meads or ciders) homebrew competition, the Philly Homebrew Cup - sponsored by the 2nd Street Brew House. Entries are now being accepted and you can register at www.phillyhomebrewcup.com Lots of great...

I am the recent recipient of a 15 gallon fresh rye whiskey barrel from a local distillery. I am trying to decide what to put into it and have had a few other local brewers and homebrewers who have aged been in these barrels with varying results. These barrels are very "hot" and aging beer in...

I'm not sure where to put this thread, hopefully this is correct. I have been brewing all-grain for over 10 years and been putting beers in firkins for a little over six months. Alls going well and a local bar has asked me to brew them a special beer with some hops they grew in their garden...