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Thanks to both of you!

I live in Southern California, and even this time of year the temps in my upstairs condo are around 80F. I realize that temps in this range can produce some undesired fruity flavors, especially because the fermentor is going to be warmer than the ambient air. The problem is space. I don't...

Bucket it is then!

For those of you that do a secondary fermentation and bottle - Which is worse, to prime in the secondary and disturb some sediment or to transfer to a bottling bucket and aerate your beer?

My work hosts an annual brewing competition. To help the newbies they have a few classes about extract and all grain brewing, and this site was recommended.

I only know of two "local" brew shops: Home Beer Wine and Cheese in Woodland Hills and Mr. Suds in Ventura. I have not used the internet vendors like more beer, but plan to in the future.

Cheers! I love this forum!

I will be batch sparging, so it looks like the bigger cooler is a must. You guys are so helpful. So can I assume that nobody uses a simple grain bag?

Does the copper manifold oxidize (patina) over time?

Great info guys! Did the 10 gal cooler have any problems maintaining temp for 5 gallon batches? Is the mainfold something most beer shops stock? (No work space or tools to make one)

Thanks for the welcome greenhornet. I lifted the name Fenster from The Usual Suspects, not sure about the German meaning. Time will tell if the first AG success was skill or luck...

Hi Everyone, I’ve just started brewing and am gathering an equipment list for a 5 gallon all grain system and have a few questions: 1) The AG porter I brewed was a one step mash infusion – will this technique limit my future brewing choices? 2) I am leaning towards a 5 gallon Gott...

Hi Everyone, This is my first post and I’m glad that you’re all here. My only reference until now has been Papazian. I have been bitten by the brew bug since brewing two batches with some friends. The first was an extract German Alt and the second an all grain porter, both of which were...