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Im told it kills airborne bacteria better than regular water, and if there is reverse flow back into the beer, you won't be drinking a sanitizer solution.

Thanks for the tip, but I don't know how much it would help. The burners radius is significantly smaller than the kettle.

Well, just got done chilling her, transfered her to the primary fermenter, added the yeast, and now its the waiting game. Going to need to go pick up some Sam until this is done... :)

Ok, so this is the Airlock I have Airlock 3 piece type :: Midwest Supplies Homebrewing and Winemaking Supplies I assume it is still supposed to be filled with water/vodka, but I really don't know because I haven't read about this style anywhere.

Thanks for the great, and PROMPT, advice my friends, Ill keep you posted...

Ok, I am about 20 minutes into my first boil. I have 3 gallons in the pot. LME, 2 lbs of rice syrup, and 3/4 oz Hallertau hops. My problem is I cant seem to get a good boil going. Just a measly slow boil. If I put the lid on, it goes crazy. What should I do, stick with the lid off and the slow...

Granted, I am new here, but I think it would be a great idea to have a forum section about online suppliers. A place were people can talk about how good/bad their ordering experience was.

Haven't seen anything bad about them here, and I always like to share praise as much as dissent. They just seem like good, honest, people. Cheers!

I couldn't find a forum where people discuss good/poor retailers, so I just wanted to share this story here. I placed two orders with them on Monday, and without me even asking, they combined them, and refunded me the excess shipping charges. They were prompt, friendly, and honest. Ill share...

Crap... Now, on an economic basis, I have to learn how to distill good vodka, so its still cheap, but not in quality. Thanks a lot guys... Next thing you know I'm going to have to do my own hydro setup for hops... :)

I appreciate the answer, but I am looking for reasons why vodka is better than water or vice versa....

I've seen a couple people here say you should use Vodka in your airlock. I was just wondering why that would be better? Does it not evaporate as quickly? Is it because it is thinner and allows air to escape easier? Just wondering what people think. Thanks!

I've read this. How exactly do you aerate?

Ok, I am brand new at this. I think I am going to start my first batch within a week. The question I would like to ask every experienced brewer on here is this. If you could go back to that day you brewed your first batch, what advice would you give yourself, knowing what you know now...

Ok, newb question. I have read that it's better to use pop tops, as opposed to twist offs. So, I switched my beer of choice to Sam Adams. My question is what is the best way to clean these bottles (after I've drained them :)) afterwords? I have been soaking them in very hot water for about 20-30...

Wait, do you mean AG as in agriculture? In that case no. Im brand new to this, and from the clone kits I've seen, I guess I just have it in my mind that someone can send me a kit, and I can follow the directions, and have something like Kokanee. Anyway, just thought I'd throw the question out...

Sorry, don't know what AG means. I am BRAND NEW to this...

Anyone happen to know where I could find a recipe or a kit for a Kokanee clone? It's a Canadian beer, and one of the best lagers I have had in my life. I can't find it in my region, so maybe try to clone it? I doubt anyone can help me out, but I still thought I would ask...

I've talked to them on the phone a couple times, and they seem really friendly. Just found this site about 20 minutes ago, and have already read great things about them. I figured I'd start out with their kit "This Bud is for you." I figure my first be should be basically a budweiser. Anyway, I...

Anyone tried the recipe from the book "Extreme Brewing" Blood Orange Hefeweizen? It sounds like it would be really good, but the only place I can find blood oranges right now is from the other side of the country, and its going to cost me close to 50 bucks to get a dozen of them where I live. So...