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Not at all a dumb question. And really, is that not the reason many of us here than to assist? My offer is this from experience: When you reuse a cardboard six pack container be careful. Even when not wet they become fragile with use. Once they get wet from bottling practices they get downright...

Wisconsin welcomes you. You seem to be a planner and doer. Lot's to learn here and to offer.

Hi Drunken Pilot. Welcome to HBT. Not knowing a great deal about being a pilot I am unsure if it is a good idea to drink while flying. But let me tell ya, drinking while brewing is not always the best idea. I do know that from experience. Enjoy brewing and give a shout with any questions.

You will never harm yourself with an extra CO2 tank. Reserve, or side tasks beyond simple carbonation will be of benefit.

What bwible says is golden. Many of us have bought equipment that did not meet our long term need. You just identified needing a system to make big beers. Ask, what volume is your finished brewery capacity? you are on the right track asking for opinions on this. You will be less likely to buy...

“If you have a solid water test report in hand I recommend starting a "Conversation" with HBT member Russ @Buckeye_Hydro and see what he thinks. He helped me set up my 100 gpd system which allows me to load up my 10 gallon batch brew rig with the typical 18 gallons of water used (herms) in under...

For years I brewed using RO water. Living in the country using well water I thought that my safest option. I need in access of 20 gallons per brew day due to my brewing capacity. I want to be able to brew two times a month. Therefore, I would like to have the capacity to prepare 50 gallons a...

Tap water: May be changed by your municipality based on their needs to meet an outside standard. (Federal, State or new local condition.) Consider using RO water and adjusting it to meet your need.

JimRausch sent you great advice. Follow it. Mine? Assuming this will be a test brew for you as you regain your brew legs...maybe consider brewing a style of beer that will maybe, “hide” any off flavors. You and I both want to see you have continued success. A dark beer, like a brown ale...

Got it. I am reconfiguring mine as I type.

I live in the country and have many friends. I give most of it away.

Hehee....I have turned my, "brew day" into two partial days and one long one. That is the advantage of being retired.

Enjoy and welcome.

Welcome back... You say you like to fix and tinker? Head down to the DIY forum and spend the next 15 years building your brewery.

This long time brewer looks at brewing beer as a hobby with stellar rewards. It is not just a, "brew day" for me. It is a process from deciding the style I want to drink to final packaging. I continue to advise new brewers to start out with an extract or two. From there one begins to learn...

Ty both. Test on the list.

I live in an area with many active springs. A number of years ago I sent for a water analysis from Wards. It was taken from my water well that was approximately 35 feet deep. This spring I drilled another well that is 60 feet deep. In general, how often if ever should we retest? And, is a...

Having issues with brews is very common especially for newer brewers. Maybe take a look at how you approach brewing. Is it a hobby for you? Do you just want to drink beer? Do you consider brewing a challenge that you will master? If you continued to brew what might your brewery look like in one...

TY Ba. Being a politician I do not always listen. LOL.

Is the issue here lagering with a lager yeast? Or, are you asking about cold crashing an ale?