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I brewed my first gluten free batch. 3 Gallon Boil 7 lbs, sorgum extract 1 lb honey 1/2 cup molasses 1 oz centennial 60 min .5 oz centennial 15 min .5 oz centennial 0 minutes plus irish moss for 15 minutes safale US-05 ale yeast 30 day's in primary then bottled with 3/4 cup corn...

Hello, I am brewing an IPA tonight and plan on adding it to a California ale yeast cake from a Stone IPA clone. My current recipe consists of 7 lbs Pale LME 1 lbs 2 row 1 lbs rye .5 lbs 30l crystal I generally do a 3 gallon boil. So I need some suggestions for hopping this...

I recently moved and not longer have a basement with a steady temp, summer is coming and I was wondering what affect temp changes will have on bottle conditioning. I think I can stabilize fermentation temps but the bottles will be another beast. I want to brew a barley wine or double IPA and...

Has anyone made the Yarrow ale recipe from Papazian's book ? Any suggestions for modifying the recipe or experiences to share ? Thanks

I have heard about people just dumping a homebrew in their wort instead of a liquid or dry yeast package. Does anyone have experience with this or suggestions. I brewed a hefeweizen a few weeks ago and was too lazy to wash the yeast, I want to make another batch and would like to save the...

Good morning, I brewed an IPA last night and was too tired to wait out the temp drop, I left the wort in the brew kettle and put a lid on it. I really need a chiller. Should I bring the wort back to a boil before pitching the yeast ? Also my yeast was warmed and then put back in the...

Hello, I need suggestions for a fast fermenting PM or possibly extract brew. It also needs to be friendly to the non connoisseur - for a work party. It looks like I will have about 4 weeks until the party. Any ideas ? Thanks, Nic

This year I have been through 2 digital probe thermometers and my quick read dial just crapped out on me. Does anyone have any suggestions for either style? Thanks

My last batch, an IPA, kept failing an iodine test and I mashed it for about 130 minutes at 150-155. Should I be expecting any off flavors or other problems. What happens during a long mash ? THanks, Nic

Hi, my name is Nic and I have recently started brewing, again. My roommates and I did a few John Bull kits about 10 years ago and I have been back into it for a year or so. My last two batches have PM and look forward to an AG beer soon. You guys have a great site.