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I always use a secondary for a week to help remove the floaters. I also use a funnel with a screen or just a screen will work, to remove it while transfering from the fermentor to the bottling bucket. :cross:

I am about to brew an Irish Red Ale and the ingredients call for 5 lbs. Briess amber malt extract syrup. I did a search on-line and the only amount available is a 3.3 lb. can. I don't want to order two cans if I’m not going to use it all in one batch. Can LME be stored? Can I...

KB9VZH - Has nothing to do with brewing. Unless you are a radio personality or have knowledge of radio, I don't expect you to know what KB9VZH is. It is my Amateru Radio call sign, given to me by the FCC. I have three hobbies, Brewing and Radio Communications and Tornado Spotting &#61663...

It's all about the enjoyment of brewing your own beer and the best part, drinking it!! I spent more than I expected to start my own home brewery, after I realized the Mr. Beer Kits did not keep up with my needs. The thing is, I enjoy doing it. I have no problem spending $25 or $30 on a kit...

I travel to the Northeast US every Monday and return by Friday every week to Ottawa, IL. Just a little travel time!!!!

Thanks for all the suggestions. I have a few weeks to determine what ones to use. I finaly broke down and purchased a complete brewing kit with a secondary ferminter and will put the Mr. Beer on the shelf for awhile.

What is the best and easiest was to sanitize bottles prior to racking? I just washed 60+ bottles and it was time consuming. The bottle jet helped a bit. I hope there is a simple way to sanitize on racking day?

I have tried the SA triple bock once. One sip was all I needed. It has been in the fridge now for about a year. I think I may be able to use it as a good wood stain this spring.:(

I was just in Madison two weeks ago for a class at the University. During my free time I found the local brew called Spotted Cow. Good Stuff!! If you can find a clone I would love to try it.

Well, I posted this once, but in the wrong thread. Must have had one too many at the time. I am new to the world of home brews, just started to brew my own in December. I started with the Mr. Beer Premium kit and now have two fermenters going. Now I am thinking of expanding my hobby to...

I am new to the world of home brews, just started to brew my own in December. I started with the Mr. Beer Premium kit and now have two fermenters going. Now I am thinking of expanding my hobby to the next level, by learning from all the pros out here in the forum. Thanks!:tank: