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I just read that you shouldn't clean carboys with soap because it can leave a residue that kills head retention. It's a little late for that. All my carboys have been cleaned with dish soap a number of times. I always rinse well with water and sanitize with star san too. What's the proper...

I'm well aware that malted barley isn't the only type of grain I can use in my homebrews. I know some people use oat meal, and some use flaked maize. But I've also heard of people buying sacks of feed corn and using that. What's the difference between whole kernel corn like birdseed that...

I ferment my beer in a fridge that has a unit that keeps the fridge within 1 degree of 60F. I've scrubbed this fridge with soap, and even bleach and believe it to be relatively clean. I know I'm going to get quoted on this and made fun of, so let me explain. What I mean by clean is it's in...

I've been brewing beer for about 6 months now. I've done 10 or so batches all together and the last 4 have been all grain recipes rather than extracts. My beer is tasting better with each brew and I'm really starting to get the hang of certain things. I think it's time I start brewing more...