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Here's their website: http://www.flyingbarrel.com/brew_on_premise.htm I think it's about $100 for a 5 gallon batch. $175 for a 10 gallon batch. That's all in (extract, hops, yeast, equipment, bottles, etc.). But you should know that they only do extract batches there.

I used to live in DC, and learned how to homebrew from the guys at the Flying Barrel in Frederick. They do brew-on-premises, providing all of the materials, equipment, and know-how to get you started. Plus they have a homebrew shop that's pretty nicely stocked (not as good as online vendors...

Short beer lines can contribute to all foam pours. Try holding the cobra tap up high while pouring into the glass (height has an effect on relative pressure within the line). Not so much that you look stupid, of course, but higher up that the beer out level. Also, when I was using a picnic...

Couple of questions for you? -You mentioned your process for cleaning the keg, but what about the lines? Unclean lines could contribute to cloudy beer (among other problems). Also, could there be soap residues in the keg? Soap residue will contribute to a lack of head. -Are you burping the...

Whenever we go on vacation, SWMBO and I try to visit at least one local brewery. Our top two favorites thus far are Flying Dog in Frederick, MD and Maui Brewing in, well, Maui. Flying Dog does a solid tour with knowledgeable tour guides, great history, and a tasting room after the tour with...

Here's a couple of tips I've learned (mostly the hardway). -I agree with Beernik. A few years ago, I screwed up pretty badly on ferm temps for an IPA and I didn't like the end result. Some friends of mine loved it though. -When in doubt, KIS. There are not a lot of ways you can go...

You'll be tempted to obsess over minor issues (real or perceived) and/or freak abut about little issues (e.g. OG/SG off by a couple of points). Don't give in to the temptations. More than likely, if your doing a lot of reading on this forum, things will work out. That, and sanitize the hell...

+1 for iBrewmaster as well.

Right out of the gate, make sure the kegs are really, really clean. Take the keg apart, including all of the posts, dip tubes, lines, o-rings, etc., and soak those in PBW (or similar cleaner) for a few minutes. Then put it back together and fill the keg itself with cleaning solution. Let it...

SWMBO and I have been documenting our (mis?)adventures in homebrewing in our condo. http://condobrew.blogspot.com/ Fortunately for our readers, she does the writing and photography for the blog.

I generally steam oak chips to sanitize, but I don't add the run-off water - the chips have enough flavor left in them, and I want to avoid introducing any nasty tasting compounds that might be on the outside of the chips (I know there shouldn't be any, but I want to avoid the possibility all...

Especially moderation.

I've done a number of extract kits (almost all through Midwest), and generally have had pretty solid results. Some beers were good, a couple were great. Only one kit didn't turn out well (I think that had more to do with poor fermentation temperature control than anything else, so I won't put...

Why the Irish moss? No real need to clarify a hefe (IMO)