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I finally took the plunge yesterday on my first all-grain attempt. Tried to keep it simple with the pale ale (Sierra Nevada) clone. Got the recipe from a book at the LHBS and bought just enough of each ingredient there, i.e. no extras. Recipe was extract specific with additional instructions...

I know I am not the first to ask this question or to ask for some nuances regarding it, but general question: what is the "proper" yeast pitching temperature? I brewed my 4th batch on Saturday (Oatmeal Stout) from a MWS LME kit. The instructions called for the wort to be cooled below 80...

I am two batches in. The first was a brown ale and the second an attempt at a pumpkin ale. Both have been "ok". I am not expecting commercial quality, but I'd like to see where I might be making some mistakes and where I might improve. Both had a "sharp" taste early and a somewhat "flat"...

First time brewer and I kicked off my first batch last weekend. I had to go out of town this past week, so I had my wife checking for airlock activity daily. She saw nothing. I am now at a loss as to what to do. Need some advice, and I am certain now, in retrospect, that I made a few rookie...

Hi. I am a complete newb taking the plunge into the hobby of home brewing. I have spent a fair amount of time reading and asking others questions regarding the basic process. I read through most of the sticky "Beginner Thread" and checked out a few videos as well, so that is all valuable...