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I've always read it depended on the yeast. I should have mentioned i used Lalvin 118 yeast the first 2 times.

I'm attempting to do a cider with hops. So the first 2 ciders I attempted did not come out as I expected at all. They were very dry like a champagne and not sweet at all. I dont think I added enough brown sugar in them. Anyway I tried a cider a few weeks back with hops in it and loved it. Im...

So I've been reading up on the biab method and I must say I'm leaning towards that direction. I know alot of yall use this method I wanna know the pros and cons of it. Also I have a 10 gal gasone kettle where would I be able to find a steam basket for it or should I just rig something up?

Nice. I just bottled mine last night so ill keep a update on how it comes out.

this is the new build i have come up with for my clone of high life.

I dont have a keg system so will I still be able to achieve the level of carbonation im looking for?

Thanks for all the suggestions keepem coming. Like I said I am pretty much experimenting with this one and see what comes from it.

Lol I will let you know how it turns out

Sure

These are 2 beers that we usually keep around for anytime drinking. Don't get me wrong I have a fridge of the good **** but I kinda wanna challenge myself with this one. I have made many ales a few sours this is a new adventure for me. Next will be a barleywine.

I've made other beers using a similar build heavy on the pilsner and did a 60 min boil. I still managed to hit my target og or at least close to it. But any advice I will take

Thanks for that advice. How long should I sparge?

this is my build so far thinking about taking the 30 min boil out and just let it go for 60 with Hallertau.

all-grain

Does anyone have a solid recipe for an American light lager? im trying to duplicate busch and miller high life ( i love busch great fishing beer and the wife loves high life)

Ive only been twice and both times seemed okay.

Been there!! very nice place. There are many around the northside and surrounding areas now. Southern Tier is down by the stadiums. 412, War Streets, ACB brewing. Lincoln Avenue Brewing in Bellevue is really good as well.

Im actually a transplant. I'm originally from Chicago. Been here almost 10 yrs now.

The more i brew the more i want to perfect my craft. With that being said i have been trying to pay more attention to he water i have been adding to my beer. I live on the North Side of Pittsburgh. i have read the Water report and honestly i couldn't understand a thing. So does anyone have this...

I brewed a lemondrop sour on Christmas ( the wife got me a 10 gl gas one brew kettle had to try it out right?) As i was brewing i thought hell why not add some peaches to this. First was the nightmare of pitching my yeast (Philly Sour) and it didnt take off within 24 hrs. Yesterday i finally saw...