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Okay, I live in Florida, temperature in the house never really is quite right for fermentation so I use a chiller. The last two have been cheap chest freezers that worked fairly well but died quickly. I'm thinking of setting up a refrigerator next. Looking for input, pros & cons, a little...

I've been brewing for 5 years starting with extract, extract with with specialty grains, and some all grain. I'm a big fan of old style, scotch, and stouts. I began making my own starters about 2 years ago with good results but just recently bought a canned starter, "Fast Pitch" from Northern...

I've started using maple syrup instead of corn sugar with very good results. Some say they can taste the maple but the jury's still out. So I am thinking maybe substituting maple syrup for corn sugar in the wort. I'm pretty sure the flavor won't stick but I'm wondering on the overall impact on...

I recently brewed a wee heavy scotch ale, second time with this recipe, primed with maple syrup which I've done several times with very good success but this time, not so much, actually it's flat. I'm thinking it might be the yeast. I normally use Edinburgh, but used British ale. Is there a way...