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Do any of you guys culture and keep your yeast? I've read some info on it, mostly from Palmer's book. It seems interesting and it has peaked my curiosity, what are your techniques and how are the results? Michiganders!! The summer beerfest is coming up the weekend of July 25th, hoping you...

I am brewing my first extract with grains from a recipe instead of a kit and I have a question which maybe you brew wizards can help me with. The recipe calls for dry hop additions but doesn't specify when. I have a pretty good idea that you add them during fermentation, but primary or secondary...

Hey, When the recipe calls for dry hopping, do you add in a "tea bag" or directly into fermentation? I was concerned about sediment in the bottles. Any advice would be appreciated Thanks John Belgium triple in secondary; Local recipe IPA on deck.

I enjoy reading the posts here. I wouldn't say I am a avid homebrewer....yet. Still learning the ropes. I brewed a red ale about a year and a half ago, it didn't turn out well. Packed up the brewing shtuff and figured I enjoyed consuming more than brewing. Recently, a friend brought me a fine...

I wasn't trying to gain investment advice, I hope I didn't come across like that. I was curious (of course, after a couple beers) to pick and see if any of my fellow homebrewers who dabble in the market had any input on this crazy market. I let the professionals (whoever they are) make...

Hey all: Just had a couple Autumn Ambers at home and curious what you guys/gals think about equities and the market. It is so crazy right now, wondering what my fellow homebrew dudes think if they dabb in the markets. My take is, difficult to make a decision because the financials are a...

Wow Tym and Petey: Welcome Jarheads!!!! My dad almost disowned me for joining the Army, he was in the 3rd Marine Division in Viet Nam, I served during the first gulf war in the 10th Mountain Division. :mug: Hoo-Yah!!!!! Drink up and brew on!! John Primary: Empty Secondary...

Erik: That Oberon is fantastic. Just crawled home from CJ's Brewing (Commerce Township), J.T. makes a excellent IPA!!!!:rockin: Cheers!! Drink up and brew on!!!!:mug: John Primary: Empty Secondary: Empty Bottled: Autumn Amber Ale On Deck: IPA

Hey hopper: Wet a towel and wrap your fermenter during the warm hours of the day, that will help keep your treasure cool as well. I also left a fan blowing on low during the day. The temp here in MI was about 30 degrees C and living without air, I was worried too, the beer was always in the...

Congrats!!!! I'm only 2 weeks ahead of you and the waiting sucks!!! I did the Autumn Amber Ale from Midwest, great kit and a fantastic experience. Cheers!!! Hang tight. John Primary: empty Secondary: empty Bottled: #1 Autumn Amber Ale On Deck: Octane IPA

Hey beer buds: Just bottled the first batch of Autmn Amber. Very stoked, I swear patience is the worst part of this great hobby!!! By the way, bottling is a pretty time consuming part. I guess a labor of love!!:mug: It finished with a FG of 1.010, dark copper tone and suprisingly...

Welcome Kaos!!! Hoo Yah!!!!! I'm a Novi kid too!!! Beck and Pontiac Trail!!! Welcome to the madness. Let me know, we'll meet at CJ's in Commerce for a IPA. Good brewing, if you can't find it here, you can't find it!!!! Cheers!!! :mug: John Primary: empty Secondary: #1...

Hey all: Mulls pointed out the reasons not to get the I Phone, here is one to buy one!!! I own stocks in T. Hahahahahah Cheers. John Primary: empty Secondary: #1 Autumn Amber Ale On Deck: Octane IPA P.S. Never trust anyone who's primary is empty!!!!

Welcome Zoo!!! These guys/gals will steer you in the right direction. Welcome to the madness!!! This is a fantastic place to learn for sure. Hey, drink a Oberon for me!!! Cheers! John Primary: Empty Secondary: #1 Autumn Amber Ale On Deck: Octane IPA

Boils: Pretty envious I must say!! Money means little if you don't love your job. I'm too new to ask about lagering, however you better get something in your primary soon or you will be enjoying some of the pilot brew instead of your own good stuff. Cheers. John Primary: empty...

Welcome Gold!!! To you and your hubby from a fellow Michigander!!!! Where in Detroit do you hail from?? We are blessed with many microbrews. Go Tigers!!!! Cheers. John Primary: empty Secondary: #1 Autumn Amber Ale On Deck: Octane IPA

HB99: Happy Birthday from the Motor City!!!! I am new here and had questions, you were nice enough to respond and help the new guy!!!! Hope your day was fantastic!!! Maybe you even spent it brewing. Hoo-Yah!!! Cheers. John Primary: empty Secondary: #1 Autumn Amber Ale On...

Dibbs: Congrats!! Hope it turns out well. You deserve it. I think you should celebrate with one of the fine brews you have bottled (or 2-3). That is sheer determination.:rockin: Cheers. John Primary: empty Secondary: Autumn Amber Ale On Deck: Octane IPA

Phooks: Very nice equipment for future brews!!!! I'd like to take a moment to educate others from your misfortune. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is caused by repetitive motions of the hand and wrist. So please heed, make sure you alternate arms when performing 12 oz. curls to avoid this mishap...

Master: Hang tight!!! The waiting is the worst. The yeast will work and it will ferment. These guys are the best and they are right!! Relax, have a cold one and it will get to fermenting. I'm very new and it took about 48 hrs to kick in. I racked my first batch to secondary yesterday...