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I have a clear s-shaped airlock that I removed from my holiday ale when I was about to bottle it, and I noticed that the bottom of the airlock has gone from clear to white. The beer appears to be perfectly fine (one of the best tasting I've made so far in fact). But the color change in the...

I remember when I took my first reading it took me maybe a minute to take the reading, then after I finished it took me five or ten minutes to figure out what a reading of 68 meant (the reading was really 1.068).

I agree, and will add to this. In general the gravity reading for an extract kit are not necessary, but one day you are going to want to try something where the reading really do matter (I am currently making a chocolate-raspberry port where each step takes place once you reach a very specific...

Since I'm planning on drinking it in December that may actually be better.

I am in the process of brewing a holiday ale right now. It came with a packet of spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, sweet orange peel...). I accidentally added these for the steeping phase instead of with the hops. (I start the boil in 7 minutes). Did I just ruin my beer? And if you read this right...

Okay, I bottled half uncarbonated and bottled half with 4 Muntons tabs in each. After 8 months in the primary this stuff is already amazing! I definitely see why people have several batches going at once, though I may need to buy a few more carboys if I want to let all future batches age this...

One quick question before I bottle tonight. Being my first time I want to make some that are uncarbonated and some that are carbonated. My first thought was to fill half the bottles, then add priming sugare (half the normal amount) for the second half. Then I remembered I still have munttons...

Bottling my first batch this weekend, this one has been in the carboy since January, so it should be pretty tasty. Here's hoping it lives up to my expectations. Without looking up your specific yeast, I can tell you simply that people keep trying different yeasts and go back to the one...

Anyone know how long a Mr. Beer can will keep for? I bought several recipes to try originally when I bought mine from woot! last year. I am now home brewing, and never got around to using my last one. I had been saving it in case I had family who wanted to give home brewing a shot, but at...

I started brewing beer around January (and apfelwein), and decided to try my hand at wine this fall. I was looking using a kit for at least my first attempt or two, and decided that if I'm making wine I would rather try making something that I'm less likely to pick up at the store on my own...

make that 17,005

Somebody please correct me if I am remembering wrong (it's been a long thread), but I think I read earlier that bacteria survive on pure sugar. I also have a quick question. Walmart had store brand apple juice on sale (3 quart containers for $1.50). I noticed that there were two store...

I believe the answer was that table sugar results in a cidery taste being added to the beer where as corn sugar doesn't have that effect. Also, be sure to double the fermentation times that Mr. Beer lists, it will greatly improve the flavor of the beer.

I am up to 90 days on my first batch. I think I'll bottle it in July and start drinking it in the fall.

Wait, I thought that you wanted to leave this in the primary for as long as possible, is that wrong? Because my batch from January is still in the primary (very clear).

I have heard people mention that flip tops can have issues maintaining carbonation over extended periods of time, and just as many people say that they've never had such a problem. I was actually considering getting a couple 2 liter swing tops that I could bring to what ever special event comes...

I now have bottles available to make my last Mr. Beer (an IPA). I was told earlier that using Mr. Beer for soda will cause the flavor to seep into the plastic. Is this for all sodas, or just Root Beer?

You probably won't find anyone who has tried because it is risking too much apfelwein. I just want to point out that thicker plastic won't necessarily make it less likely to explode. The less the plastic is able to expand, the more pressure is placed on the inside of the bottle and the seam...

Yes, you can just toss the pellet hops in without a bag.

Just noticed that my second carboycap doesn't have a tight seal. I am sure air is escaping, but it's not going through the airlock. Normally I wouldn't worry about it, but since this is likely going to sit for many months should I consider getting a new cap?