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Just wondering if anybody knows how to put beer into a regular 1/2 or 1/4 barrel??? Just picked up 2 -7.75 and 1- 14.5 gallon kegs..Is it possible to clean and fill them?? Do i need special equiptment??

I add 1 lb to 2 lbs per 6 1/2 gallon batch at flame out and get great honey flavor.I use orange blossom honey with cacade hops for a light pale ale.

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The best apple juice for cider is a blend of many different types of apple. That's what is in a canned concentrate. Of course you have to add your own acid blends,tannin, yeast energizer, and whatever else you want to throw in. Point is it is the easiest way to start out and will make high...

i wouldn't waste my time. I use canned frozen concentrate and my cider is just as good as any.Maybe even a litte better. I used whole apples once that i juiced and it turned out like ****. I had to use about 20 pounds for about a gallon and a half.

I don't think adding the berries to the primary without treating them with anything is a good idea. I've never made a fruit beer... but i have made lots of fruit wine. Fruit contains a lot of nasties that can make a batch go bad pretty quick. When making wine you treat the fruit with a...

Looks good to me.. I've never done anything but a step mash... Still fairly new but I use 10 1/2 gal for a 6 1/2 gal batch with a 14 pound bill. Just make sure you know how much is in the pot by looking at it.I boil for a half hour before any hop adds. Hope this helps

I have a few questions on this one. First one being, does the fermentaion ever really stop... I added 3/4 teaspoon to a 6.25 gallon batch with a sg of 1.052 in the secondary and it's been 2 long weeks.. Still about 3/16" of little white bubbles. Is this normal.. I've heard that it can kick your...

boo hoo... Your getting some replies now

Thinking of using a pound or 2 of some orange blossom honey in my next brew... sg of 1.06-1.065 hopefully... fg of 1.013-1.016...hopefully.. I guess that can all change on how much honey.:confused: I'm not sure when to add. Full boil?? Half boil?? end??..Half full Half end?? Too many choices...

I cracked some grain 2 weeks ago and never got the chance to brew...Was wondering how long it will last, and do certain types last longer than others??? Thanks for the help.

I was wondering how long a starter will stay good for without having an ill effect. I planned on brewing tonight.. The starter has been active since monday and i can't brew until saturday.. Should i throw it in the fridge?? out??

It took me 20 minutes yesterday... Sawzaw w/ a metal blade, and a grinder.

Thanks for all your ideas....I was wondering if the brass plumbing had any ill effects on your brew??? I bought all the same components with a little change..Instead of the female adapter i changed it to a female tee (watts A-758), then put 2 barbs on that and looped the ss braid around the...