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I've been an extract/specialty grain brewer to this point. I really want to do an Oatmeal Stout, so I suppose I'll need to do a partial mash to convert the oatmeal. I've ordered a kit from Northern Brewer. I'm concerned about temp control. I read the BYO article on Countertop Partial...

I would like to get a kegging setup and convert a freezer for cooling. Some questions- 1. I'm looking at the Johnson Controls A419 for temp control. The cord for the probe looks to be a little on the large side. Will I have to drill a hole for this? Or will in be able to fit through...

I'm thinking over the process of using a wort chiller. It seems to me to be a bad idea to just let the brew pot sit open and exposed while it's chilling. Do you just leave it exposed or do you cover it with something? If you're covering it, what are you using? Thanks for the help!

I've read to shake the wort after transferring to the carboy to aerate the wort. Should this be done before or after pitching the yeast? Thanks for the help!

Is there a simple rule of thumb regarding how much ABV is added per weight of corn sugar added? So, something like 1 lb of corn sugar adds 1% ABV to 5 gallons. I know there are some other factors involved, but having a rule of thumb would be nice. Thanks for your help!

I'm wanting to make an orange beer. Any recommendations on which beer style would be complimented by the orange flavoring? I'm thinking something low in hops. Any ideas on how much zest would lend a nice orange flavor without being over powering? Also, any thoughts on when to add the...

I've done several Coopers brews. I just did a Northern Brewer kit this past week. As the Cooopers kits are no boil and pre-hopped, this is the first time I've added hops myself. Pellet type hops were included. I tried to leave as much sediment behind in the brew pot, but I can see there...

Is it alright to let the tip of the auto siphon rest on the trub? Of course I would have the siphon saver tip on the end. If it's not the best idea, is there a good way to suspend it other than holding it? Thanks much!

I am a very new home brewer. I am also an avid and moderately proficient Microsoft Access developer. I have developed an Access app to track home brews. I'd be willing to distribute this to anyone interested. If there are some consensus ideas to make it better, I'd also be willing to make...

I'm very new to home brewing. I've been working with a Coopers kit to this point. I'd like to get a vessel for doing secondary fermentation. Any recommendations? The Coopers fermenter has a bottling spigot. Should I use a glass carboy for primary fermentation then siphon off to the...