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I just got a converted igloo cooler from a buddy so Im going to attempt an oatmeal stout for the winter using an all grain recipe. Its my first all grain attempt, Ive been doing mini mashes for a while now. Ive been reading up on it and am now overwhelmed with techniques and tips. One thing I...

I dont normally squeeze the bag (maybe an unintentional pressing with the spoon), but I DO poor hot water over the grain bag when its done. Should I stop doing that?

Yea I thought that about the candy sugar, I know normally it just raises the Alcohol level.

LOL I know, I had some Cascade left overs I wanted to use up that were the same called for AU. I wanted to let you know I was using a DME, I've heard that about Liquid and I try to avoid it.

Can you define attenuation? And also, I wrote down the gravities and my little girl spilled grape juice all over my recipe sheet, so I had to throw it away.

Oh and I know, EXTREMELY sweet just by the recipe alone. But the cidery has happened on an assortment of types and flavors of brews.

Good call, I should probably start at the top! 2.5lbs Belgian 2row Pils 4oz Belgian Aromatic 4oz Belgian Biscuit 4oz German Vienna steeped in bag for 90 minutes Sparged grains and boiled with : 6.5lbs M&F extra light DME 1/2 lb of Belgian Candy sugar 2 ounces Cascade 90...

Hey unless you've bar tended, cleaning your lines just takes practice! Cleaning tap lines requires either a slightly stronger than normal rinse or a small brush ran the ENTIRE way through the line followed by soaking. People with skunky beer normally have this funky paste coating the inside of...

OK so Ive brewed about a dozen mini mashes so Im not a total noob, but might as well be! I have a problem with my beer turning out with a cidery taste. Example, Ive tried a New Castle clone mini mash, a "Double Engine" from Belgium, and a summer ale. Its strange trying to describe a taste on a...