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So I'm attempting a rye ipa, and my OG reading came out much higher than planned at 1.082. I've been reading that 'big' beers can be more of a challenge when it comes to fermentation and sure enough there is no sign of anything happening at all after 36 hours. I pitched with a wyeast 1056...

Thanks everyone, am still hoping a miracle will happen but looks like I definitely need to look at ways to keep the fermenter cooler next time. I do like saisons but am not in a position to buy more ingredients for a while due to how much it costs me to get them sent to where I am so will have...

I'm brewing in a hot country and so far I've managed to maintain a fermenter temperature of around 72-74 degrees but it has now gone up to 78. As this is the maximum temperature that my liquid thermometer indicates for ale I'm assuming this is the maximum temperature the beer should be before...

Cask and larder also came up as a recommendation a few times when I was there. Not had a chance to check it out yet though

Hi if you want to go check out a local brewery in Orlando, check out Orlando Brewing, it's in the downtown area where I also usually stay when I go. It's Orlando's only 'organic' brewery I guess that's another word for craft. Nice bar area and also a big outdoor area with benches and a stage so...

Am using a three piece airlock already...

The Bahamas! The room the beer is in is relatively cool considering and so far I've managed to keep the temp fairly constant but I'm sure humidity will still be a factor

Thank you!

I've just read another post about this and it seems that it's not too much to worry about but I checked my beer today and the level of water in the airlock has dropped. I last checked it 2 days ago so I'm wondering what would have happened yesterday to cause this. The beer has been fermenting...

Oh yes I did get a sample taker with my beer kit but a turkey baster may work better, cheers :mug:

Hi there am currently fermenting a 1 gallon batch in a 5 gallon bottle so can let you know how it goes. It does look very shallow and as Wayfrae said my main concern is racking off the trub and yeast when bottling. I also don't see how I can take a final gravity reading without siphoning which...

Hi everyone this is REALLY helpful thank you. It makes sense to start with a SMASH (the lingo is never ending!) and learn what the individual malts and hops taste like as Mcknuckle said if I brew too many things together I won't be able to figure out which ingredient is doing what. I feel I have...

I'm currently in the process of coming up with my first recipe. I have spent many hours so far researching equipment and ingredients and feel as though I'm nearly there. I am sure this is a common problem but the main challenge is knowing what grains will produce the flavours that I know I like...

I think I've pretty much answered the first question myself as seems it would be a hassle to fit a valve so an auto siphon should be fine. Happy to hear opinions though.

Just to explain my situation, I am temporarily living in the Bahamas and have established to my delight that brewing here shouldn't be a problem. I have been reading through plenty of posts regarding the plastic water bottle vs Better Bottle debate and if my circumstances were different I would...