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I got a few new ball lock kegs and wasn't going to change the gaskets since this keg was in use when I bought it. I filled it up with water and put 10 PSI on it. I don't hear anything and a soapy water test on all surfaces doesn't show anything. My question is after sitting for an hour I hit the...

I guess just looking to try something new. I've never tasted either malt in a beer, but I really liked the smoky taste. I searched online and didn't find any acid smoked recipes, so was wondering if anyone else had tried it before. Thanks

I just bought one off of ebay (see here) and it is quite solid. I'm wondering if it is normal to have an inconsistent crush with these? My outer grinding wheel on this doesn't sit flush so when I crank it around there are small gaps and wide gaps that create flour during one half of the turn and...

Hey, went to my LHBS the other day and they had one of their extract recipes on tap to try. It was really good and had never heard of either ingredient. Here is what they had: 3.3 lbs Muntons Dark Malt Extract 3 lb extra light DME 8 oz Acid Malt 8 oz Smoked Malt 1 oz Galena (bittering) 1...

I like using a secondary so I am not rushed to bottle at any point. My question is. When you guys use a secondary and give it a little extra time, do you notice the time to carbonate is much longer? Two batches I've done have taken about 3 times as long as when I go straight from the primary. I...

Hey, just bought 4 separate pounds of hops for the first time for hops direct, if you don't separate them right when you get them (16 ziplock backs) how do you know how much an ounce is? do you guys use a small scale or some other method? (so I don't need a scale) Thanks

I'm doing a Nut Brown Ale right now and it has been in the primary for 11 days now. The batch took right off when I pitched the yeast (a few hours) and didnt spike too quick. Since then it is still going and the airlock bubbles about once ever 12-15 seconds. My question is should I wait for...

Hi, I have never used a true brew kit until now. Their instruction all seam to say to bring the water to a boil, remove from the heat and then steep the grains for 20-30 minutes. Would I be better off steeping these by holding the temp in the 150's for 20 minutes or doing it their way? I feel...