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About a year ago I had my first experience with Galaxy hops. It was a Galaxy Imperial Single Hop IPA from Hill Farmstead http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/22511/67760 I was completely blown away with this beer and have since hunted out other beers displaying this wonderful hop. I am...

Don't sweat it. Single stage fermentation is all you need. 3-4 weeks with some decent temp control will be all you need. Some people rack to a secondary but its not always necessary. Good luck and happy brewing

This is the same kit I got over the summer. It gives you everything you need and a little more to get started. My only recommendation would be not to use the sanitizer that comes with it and use either iodophor or san star. happy brewing :mug:

I was having very similar problems getting my OG down. I now make starters for all of my beers (regardless of OG) and it has done wonders for them. It is a very easy process and is an great way to improve the quality of your beer. This guy does good job of explaining the process if you are...

you guys rock :rockin: now that i have flipped back a couple of times i think i am going to make my own. How did you guys go about choosing what to sow with and is there any sowing techniques you would recommend. I have not sowed anything since 8th grade home ec class. i am just worried...

awesome find! :ban: I think this is exactly what i was looking for

thanks guys for the help here :mug: never thought of making my own bags the pot is 19" in diameter. I keep searching online and can't seem to find anything big enough. looks like a trip to wal-mart is in my future. Gotta try and remember how to sow too :)

I am trying to transition from extract to all grain brewing. I figured a nice place to start would be the BIAB method before investing in some new equipment. I recently bought a 15 gallon mega pot and was wondering what size grain bag do people use and where do they find them online? This...

Your best bet would be to look up the yeast strand that came with the kit online. Sometimes (not always) Belgium yeast can ferment a slightly higher temp. Good luck with the brew :)

johnsma22 that is the exact burner i have. thanks for the info! I feel a lot better about the 15 gallon pot now. kelpdog i did not think of weight capacity when doing a bigger volume definitely something to keep in mind once again HBT comes to the resue thanks for all the helpful advice :D...

hahahah that's awesome johnsma22! and thanks for the response beerman0001.:mug: I guess i just need a little encouragement lol 15 gallon it is! Do you think there would be be any problems with my burners being 14 by 14 and the brew pot being 19 inches in diameter?

First off this site has been an amazing wealth of information and has helped me make better beers with each batch :rockin: I have a few questions that i was looking for a help with. I am doing some upgrades with the brewery first off I only do 5 gallon batches and cannot see my self doing...

Thanks for the input When you made your own chiller did you use something to wrap it around or just kind of eyeball it? Also, would a 15 gallon pot just be complete overkill if I plan on doing only 5 gallon extract/all grain batches?

thanks for the advice aryoung180 :mug:. After typed this post I realized i would have to also get some form of immersion chiller (seems to be the cheapest option). Do you guys usually leave the lid off when you are cooling, do you cut a piece of the lid off, or do you simply place the lid...

I have been doing partial boils (3 gallon) on an electric stove for about 6 month. For Christmas I received a propane burner. I am looking to get a new brew kettle and need a little help form you guys. I searched the forums here but did not find a conclusive answer. For the time being I would...

1. you should be fine with 2 6.5 gallon buckets. If given the choice a 5 gallon bucket would be better to reduce the amount of head space but the 6.5 gallon bucket will be fine. Many people on these forums choose to not transfer to a secondary because of added risk or oxidation and infection...

@ kingmatt looks like a solid alternative @Pilotpip your 100% right on more carboys, defiantly going for 1 more @dan holy crap that's a lot of info to digest. love all the DIY elements to this hobby. unfortunately time is always a factor for me. Gonna have to find a way to squeeze some...

are there any advantages to having a Blichman burner (wind protection, fuel efficiency etc..) or is it just a matter of the materials used and paying for the brand name. also, I have seen a few burners that are 2 feet or so off the ground? Is there any advantages to that? thanks for the...

wow, thanks for all the suggestions. can't believe the quickness of the responses. you guys rock :rockin: So far it sounds like temp control freezer is the #1 suggestion. I will have to do some smooth talking with SWMBO on this one but i think I can pull this off. Any chance it could could...

howdy home brewers so recently I won 2 fantasy baseball leagues and came into some extra cash. I have only brewed 2 extract kits so far and going for #3 this weekend. Like so many noobs out there i was instantly addicted to brewing. I would like to upgrade my equipment. This summer i...