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I have a simple idea to get more air into my wort (can't buy anything at the moment so use what I have) After the wort cools down enough to deal with, I am going to use three 1 gallon jugs, fill part way and shake them vigorously (one at a time, alternating) I'm doing 3 gallon batch, and using...

By the way, I use a simple water filter that gets rid of bad tastes and chlorine, but we have "hard water" (mostly bicarbonates) Is that a problem? Also, the reason I do my steeping grains (and now doing a "partial mash") in a separate pan is so I can boil the water first (to kill germs) then...

Very interesting (and funny) thread. Thanks for the tip on cutting the tube shorter in the keg. My first time using a keg and I noticed right away that tube was too long! Was going to cut it anyway... good to know this was a good idea.

The "lazy chart..." is perfect for me.

Found some really good articles at MoreBeer website! https://www.morebeer.com/articles

I love these forums. Every time I think of something "crazy" it turns out to be a common idea. I was going to use chocolate malt, a little black malt, and crystal malt. I could use extract, but grains add a little something extra (not much work... I'm only making 1 gallon batches trying...

I've been doing some re-learning about brewing beer, especially about using steeping grains. This gave me a crazy idea... adding some steeping grains "wort" to my cider. Besides adding interesting flavors and aromas, it might help the yeast and also add body to the cider. Have I totally lost my...

I don't get that technical with ingredients... I could, but I feel it's more of an art, and I learn from experience. Anyway, I was going to use an example of what I might try: a dark beer with medium/high gravity, 7 lbs extract, 1 lb base malt, 1/2 lb chocolate malt, and 1/4 lb black malt. Would...

I get it! Extra flavor and aroma... nice. Very simple (I'm talking about "partial mash") Not ready to try BIAB yet. I did notice when I used "steeping grains" (like chocolate and black malts) the addition of crystal malt did improve flavor and aroma. Next time I'll add base malt and let it sit...

"mini-mash" sounds interesting. I'll do a search on that. Basically, just mash a small batch, then strain into wort like I do? What is BIAB?

A friend just gave me his old glass carboys (5 gallon and 3 gallon) They look just like the one I had 20 years ago so I am comfortable using them, especially the smaller 3 gallon. I will be extra careful because of the horror stories on this thread.

Just getting back into brewing beer after many years (finally have a keg) I have never done all-grain so sticking with extract for now. Any advice on using flavor grains? The way I did this before was to use a smaller pan, steep the grains, then pour through a strainer into brew kettle (also...

Good point... brewing beer is more work. Making a 1 gallon cider is very easy so I'll continue doing that too. Actually, going to try a simple cider with FAJC and some cranberry juice (100 percent juice, not "coctail")

I know I rushed it... this wan't a serious batch anyway. I want to get back to making beer (I never made wine because it takes way too long)

Tasted cider and it is drinkable, but a bit sour/tart. I am used to making beer, so normally this would mean contamination, but might just be normal for this cider ingredients. At least it has decent ABV... totally guessing about 6-7 percent. Subtle beery/cinnamon flavor is nice, so I'm going to...

I was going to make something like this soon (very new to cider... make beer mostly) My last cider with frozen berries was messed up... boiled the berries. I like your technique for quick/mild heating. I would use 100 percent cranberry juice for more flavor ("coctail" is so weak)

I have 2.5 gallon corney keg with ball locks. Where can I get simple small CO2 setup (like paintball size tank)? Will it connect directly or should I use a hose? I do natural carbonation with priming sugar so just need to dispense beer and keep it carbonated.

My secondary is just barely active. When I racked from primary, a quick sample tasted too acidic. I wondered if the yeast did not like that. That's OK, this batch was just thrown together for fun, but otherwise has a nice flavor I had hoped for. Just going to put in some 2-liter soda bottles in...

Yes... good ol Jimmy Carter. 100 gallons a year (plus another 100 if you have a mate in the household)

Just a half cup of OJ (good to know about the potassium) No peel, but sounds like a great idea. Secondary is active (slow, but yeast is still going) Once it clears and settles to bottom, how long should I keep it in secondary? I tend to rush cider (with just apple juice) but trying to be more...