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well I only have brewed three batches to date since taking on this new hobby but the one beer I believe I've lost interest in slightly are barleywines. Just not into the high alcohol content.

The airlock on my red ale did the exact same thing, on day 2-3 it bubbled like crazy (was fun to watch) then it quit one day and nothing since for the last two weeks. Samples I've taken seem fine, but I haven't done another gravity reading yet. I know it will be okay for bottling on Sunday.

Never heard of vodka in the airlock but it sounds like a good way to get rid of some cheap vodka.

I used the booster before and it didn't look anything like that.

yes, for about $1.97.

Hey all, Do you guys think these food grade buckets from Lowes are good for brewing? A 5 gallon bucket is only $3.97. http://www.lowes.com/pd_356492-1152-51640_0__

I don't have dreams about brewing but I fall asleep to thoughts of brewing nearly every night. Wondering what kind of brew I can do for this winter, how many saisons can I have ready for summer, what kind of black beers can I brew. I think about how to launch a local homebrew event, make wort...

I'm drinking less here because even though I'm new at this I find my brews to be much more gratifying than the commercial beers I'm used to drinking, so I need less. Also everything I've brewed so far have been hopped beers, and even though I enjoy them, my taste buds can only handle one or two...

I'm only on my third brew but the first lesson I learned was to let them bottle for at least two weeks before trying one. The huge difference even two days can make is remarkable. Also do let it chill overnight.

Certainly is potential to make money at it. It's what I do for a living. -DZ

affiliate marketers brew too!

Hey All, I'm thinking of brewing a kolsch for my next brew. Northern Brewer has a few options. Does anyone have opinions of the Kolsch extract and Honey Kolsch extract. If you tried then both which one do you like best and for what reasons? Kolsch Extract Honey Kolsch extract -DZ

I just got my hydrometer jar in the mail yesterday. I bought it on Amazon for something like $3.99; it's a bit cheap and wobbly, and I can see it tipping over and breaking my hydrometer one day. I shouldn't have been thinking "economy" when I made this purchase. -DZ

I believe a video of the difference between steeping grains with extract and partial mash. I think this is one of the most confusing issues for newbies.

Thanks for the information everybody. Although an easy brew, I learned a lot from doing it. I think I'll do another easy extract kit like this one before moving onto something more challenging. I made a few dumb mistakes i.e., disregarding temperature when I took my OG. I even knew better but...

It was extract with steeping.

Actually I meant that my recommended OG was 1.048-1.052 but I came in at 1.042. I topped off with water, I was wondering if this could have been an issue with OG reading. Directions said 70 degrees , so that's what I did but might have been 1-2 degrees off though, would that matter?

Hey all, Today I did my first homebrew that was not a MR Beer kit, and it was the first time I took OG readings and actually had to rack my beer with the racking cane. Interesting day. Anyhow, my recommended OG was 1.048-1.042, but the reading I got was 1.042. What ramifications could...

Today I received in the mail a programmable thermometer and stainless measuring spoons. Never thought I'd be so excited about spoons. I'm still waiting on my hydrometer jar, hoping I get it before Sunday or I might have to postpone until next weekend. Wondering if I could just use the plastic...

I had a saison the other night. It tasted great but something didn't feel quite right because I knew it was cold and miserable outside and I usually drink heavier beers this time of year.