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I've been using a 5 gallon round Coleman cooler with a spigot in the bottom. I line it with the cheesecloth bag, putting a small strainer between the bag and inside of the spigot. I add grain to the bag, then pour the heated water in, allowing a little space for hot or cool, to get the temp...

I found a killer IPA recipe, so I'm doing it again. The local brew shop specializes in wines, and has several different flavors of tiny wood chips (I.e. French & British Oak, hickory, etc) so I thought I might add an ounce or half to the secondary this time. Has anyone added wood flavor to...

(Obviously) I'm new at this, and after reading John Palmer's Home Brew book online, I wonder why I can't simplify my equipment and technique the first time I try a whole grain brew. If I strain the brewed wort & barley through a cheesecloth into the ferment pail, while gathering the grains...

My first post, and my first batch. I really enjoy lighter beers, like Warsteiner, and would like to start off with these. I'm using the "True Brew All Malt Pilsner" ingredient kit with the "Gold Complete Beer equipment Kit (K6)" which includes a 6 gallon carboy. The ingredient...