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So i have read a whole bunch of the threads regarding using maple syrup and the results seem to be scattered in all directions. How much maple to use, vs when to add it, flameout, secondary, bottling... I want to brew a maple porter or a maple cream ale, given my lack of brewing experience im...

Being a new brewer and not knowing exactly what all the signs of fermentation are, the simple and not so reliable air lock is the only visible sign of activity coming from my Ale Pale. (Need to buy 6.5 gal. carboy for a primary) Not being able to see what is going on in there is maddening...

Im planning on brewing a BB Smoked Porter kit this weekend. I really want to turn it into something like a bourbon vanilla smoked porter. Being new to brewing and only having two simple kits under my belt, I was wondering if my idea of doing this is on track. I want to brew the kit and while in...

I am planning on brewing a BB Smoked Porter kit this weekend. I want to turn this into a bourbon vanilla porter. I was thinking of soaking 1-2 vanilla beans split and cut up in about 2cups of Jim Beam for a week while said porter is in primary. Then throw the bourbon and vanilla beans into my...

Hello again, just bottled my first batch this past Saturday and purchased another BB kit, "Scottish Ale" today. The kit has a ABV of only 3.25-3.5%. I have read about using honey to boost the alcohol content of your brew. My dad has a pretty extensive maple syrup operation so I have lots of it...

It has been 10 days since I did my first home brew ever, a BB Irish Stout kit. I forgot to take the OG reading before putting the lid on my bucket but I took one about 2 days later and it was at 1.027 ish. I just took another gravity reading today and ended up with about 1.018-1.020ish. Should i...

Hey guys, I have my first batch in primary and as soon as i get to the bottling stage I would like to start another batch. Ive been looking for a recipe for an ale with bourbon and honey or vanilla and perhaps some oak chips? Any idea where to get a recipe or suggestions on creating one?

Hello everyone, I just started my first home brew this past Saturday. Im using a brewers best Irish stout kit. The wort process went well other than i forgot to get a gravity reading with my hydrometer before pitching the yeast. My airlock started bubbling after only about 5ish hours but I...