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Simcoe it is! And what do you think about hop schedule, I've never used simcoe?

I want to make a nice an simple APA this weekend, so this is just my thread. If I'm going to do: 11b 2 row 1lb. Crystal 40 Or 10 lb 2 row 1lb crystal 40 1 lb Munich And I want to do a single hop, What would you all suggest and what kind of hop schedule?

I scrubbed with steel wool for a long time last night and I made some progress, But man this thing has seen better days. I managed to pretty much clear the cooking surface, but the bottom of the pan is thickly coated with black hard crust. I think I may try the wire brush on my drill...

How about star San? Would that break down the crust?

Thanks revvy, but this build up is serious, and on all surfaces. I really want to strip it all down and start seasoning the pan fresh. I'll try that oil and salt method though, thanks.

Not really beer related, but I feel like this crowd could help me out (or point me in the direction of the appropriate forum to post it). I was at this great junk store this weekend and i got a 5 gallon glass carboy great condition for $3!!! I also picked up an old cast iron skillet for...

I've brewed several batches ~10-15. Over the past year, all ales, and I've never once worried about fermentation temperature. Ive just put the fermenter in the basement where it stays a constant ~70. I can also only think of 2 beers that came out bad. Lately I've been reading all over these...

Thanks for the tip medusa, I think I'm going to try that. ... But upon further thought, does driving with that violate any open container/alcohol laws?

Thanks for the ideas, the more I think of this the worse my idea sounds haha. I was just hoping for some out of the box ideas so I don't have to make the 2 hour trip back to dry hop, then another trip to bottle. I've never kegged before so that's not really possible for me at this point.

Hi everyone! I have a Rye ale in the fermenter for about 2 weeks, but here's my problem: the fermentor is at my friend's house about 2 hours away from my current apartment. I know that transporting the fermentor can lead to all sorts of oxidation issues, but is there any way to safely do...

Can't wait to try out these tips! I just thought of something else though. How about fermentation? I have a 5 gallon carboy that I use as a secondary for m larger batches, can I just use that as a primary fermentor for a 2.5 gallon batch? I guess I'm just worried about the headspace...

Wait... You guys brew with pants on? As far as I'm concerned no pants brewing is the the only way to go

Thanks a lot! I'm going to try it with the MT I have now. I'll raise my temp slightly and add extra insulator (great idea with the foil!). I'll see how that works out with a couple of batches and maybe I'll try BIAB if it doesn't work out like I want.

Hey everyone, So after getting my all grain set up, 10gal round cooler MLT, and outdoor cooker/turkey fryer, I've made 2 good 5 gallon batches. ...but now I'm moving. At my new apartment there is nowhere I can brew outside, so that rules out the turkey fryer. And making a 5 gallon batch boil...

Viper, you're thinking of 3rd eye blind, not 311. But yeah, that dude is a total diva

I don't know how I've managed to overlook the Kolsch style for so long, but now I love it!! A brewpub near me brews a fantastic kolsch style and it is perfectly crisp and refreshing on a hot summer day while still having a great taste. Ever since finally trying this style I've been going Kolsch...

Thanks a lot, good idea!

After my sparge I've ended up with too much wort by about 2 gallons (lack of experience in all grain and some miscalculation)... Can I just boil it down to my desired boil volume? That would turn it on to a 2 hour boil time.. Is that doable or would that ruin something. Also, if I did do...

Syphon! You want to minimize exposing your beer to oxygen, a smooth syphon (no splashing) is the best way to do that

Hi all, So I put my APA in a fermenter on Sunday June 24th, and I need it ready for a party on July 28th. My question is : when should I bottle? I usually do the 1.2.3 week timeframe, but I'm skipping the secondary this time around and there's no time for that anyway. Should I give it a...