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I'm in thermometer hell. I have two digital thermometers, neither agree on the temperature of my MLT water. Neither allow me to calibrate but oddly enough the both registered 32º in an ice slushy. When reading 180ish water they are off 5-6 degrees. When checking water bath surrounding...

I'm working through my 2nd bag of Briess 2-Row, but wonder if there is a better variety. I have access to the following ($22 shipping) so the delivered cost is very similar to picking up a bag of Briess at my LBHS. What is the best pale ale malt. Note: I use Thomas Faucet Marris Otter when...

I'm really hoping you are right. I had the same thoughts when I set-up my swamp coolers. I couldn't see the temp strips because of the T-Shirts but seems like they will be hosed anyway with the water. I have two Biermuncher brews going, the Tits up IPA and OctoberFast. The Oct uses S-04...

I was told that as long as it foams when stirred its ok. I never heard of RO or distilled water. I have a 5 gallon batch I made up with tap water about a month ago and it still foams. Have I been misinformed?

Thanks everyone. I ended up boiling it up in a pint of water.

Thanks in advance guys (and gals). I'm brewing https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f69/tits-up-imperial-ipa-award-winner-92914/ and the wort has just now cooled to 70º. I was starting to hydrate the yeast when I noticed the bag of corn sugar on the counter, I forgot to add it to the last 5 min of...

Hi, I REALLY want to brew this recipe this Saturday. I also REALLY want work out of my existing hop inventory. When doing subs, I know I need to consider flavor/aroma and bittering but frankly am having a difficult time with this many additions. Can you help here is what I have. 5.4%...

See AG recipe below. Not sure how I would convert it to Extract, but the hop additions and grain ratios might be relevant to what your wanting to do. Everyone that has tried this beer loves it - no exceptions. I was shooting for something very much like Michelob's honey wheat. I didn't...

You could build a copper tube manifold as illustrated here How to Brew - By John Palmer - Building the Manifold. I purchased a 8' piece of copper pipe (rigid) and a hand full of T's and elbows. Its affordable, and flawless. I love wheat beers and have never had a stuck sparge.

I'm on day 6 on my primary ferment. Because S-04 has such a fast ferment reputation I thought I would do a peek at the SG. I'm at 1.020 against a target of 1.014. So I guess its the standard 3-4 week brew I generally do. My big concern is the "fruity" forward taste - reminded me of apricot...

OK, so sounds like its Wort temperature I'm trying to keep in the mid 60's, even at the height of ferment activity. I'll look into some form of a swamp cooler for my next batch. The follow-up question is "how long". I typically primary for 3-5 weeks and go directly to a keg. After the first...

Hi, My house temperatures vary in the summer from 70's to mid 80's when we are away. For my last several batches, I've created a "fermentation" room by dedicating a spare bedroom and installing a window air conditioner. I can keep the temperature between 68-72 with with most peeks at 70º...

I buy old fashioned quaker oats (the kind you have to cook for 5min) and cook them before adding to the mash. I find its about 1/4th the cost of flaked oats from the LHBS and I can't tell the difference.

Note to OP, How did you get the HTML formating into this post? I've often wanted to paste in recipe info, that was pre-formated into HTML but it display's as text, with HTML tags.

1022a Belgium Wit (Blue Balls) 6-D American Wheat or Rye Beer Author: https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f71/blue-balls-belgian-wit-blue-moon-clone-24978/ Date: 10/7/08 Size: 5.25 gal Efficiency: 75.0% Attenuation: 76.0% Calories: 145.76 kcal per 12.0 fl oz Original Gravity: 1.044 (1.040 -...

I'm drinking two AG dunkels I put on gas this week. A 10 gal batch, 5 gal fermented with WLP300 and 5 gal with WLP380. I (and my brew buds) are trying to decide which yeast we like best. The consensus so far after a few sample glasses is that 2 out of three of us can't pick a favorite. They...

Got rained out last week-end, but tomorrow looks great and I still have the starter. Don't want to be a total putz, but should I sub 2lb oats for 2 of the two row or wheat malt, or one each?

Thanks guys. The first keg I started had a 2" air side tube which required I drain almost a quart off. I now have my first two kegs gassed up - I'm going to watch an episode of Battle Star Galactica and then run my last gas line to leave them under pressure to carb up. Thanks a million!

Hi, Finally filling my first keg, and I just realized that I don't know how much head space to leave. 1", 2", 3", 4"? Filling two kegs right now so your answers are greatly appreciated.

I understand OUT line length, and plan on all 5' lines with mixer widgets to balance the pressure. My current setup can accommodate 3 separate PSI settings, one directly off of a regulator, and two 4 bank manifolds. I want the line's neat, but I also want the furthest manifold port to be...