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So I'm switching from extract to all grains and I bought a grains kit but the instructions aren't super detailed so asking for your help. Here is what I think I should do, feel free to tell me otherwise. Boil 3gals to 149F, put grains in tun, wait 1 hour and transfer to kettle...

I'm in Canada so usually the shipping costs are very high.

Cool. Thanks. I'm a big fan of IPA and Irish Reds.

I'm switching from extract to all grain brewing and I'm thinking of buying grains in bulk. What diverse basics should I be keeping stocked...in other words is there a base grain that's used in most mashes or do they all differ depending on the recipe?

Ok. Good. Thanks TimH

All the extract kits I've made we're no boils kits. That might be the problem. So what's the best way to make an extract kit?

I brew all grain but occasionally still do an extract batch. I can taste the difference right away. It's not a bad taste by any means, but taste malt extract before you use it, its that taste in the beer. That's exactly it. Ok. It's not just me. Thanks

I have a keezer. What's cold crashing?

Ok thanks.

Just kegged an IPA and used DME for the first time and no off flavors. Must be my local providers' LME.

I just always read not to keep in primary more than 7 days. Guess that's not accurate?

Thanks guys. I'm gonna change up my tubing too.

I ferment at around 60 Degrees Fahrenheit. My pails might need replacement. No fruit flies here, its winter.

Great advice.

Ive been brewing for 4 months and Ive tried partial boils, DME, LME in my extracts kits and I find they all end up with that weird cider or almost vinegar taste. Sometimes I rehidrate my yeast and sometimes no. I ferment for about 1 week and I usually transfer to carboy and let it clear for...

Not sure they make replacements in this size. Lol

Hey home brewers, check this out. Grolsh 1.5L flip top bottles.

Well said

You must have nothing else better to do then to reference people's posts...wow.

I dont appreciate being told how to spend my money.