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Hey all, My wife got me a Keg for Christmas, so I was thinking about using it on a batch that is almost out of Primary. This is a two part question since I have never had to keg before: Can I condition the keg in the fridge? Does it have to be conditioned at room temp (as I would with...

I'd like to get more into water chemistry and how it effects my brews. I googled my city water quality report, and found a chart that is a bit confusing to read. Here is a link to the report (let me know if the link doesn't work and I'll try an image)...

Hey All, So I just pitched a cream ale last night in my Conical, and I just realized that it might be too cold for reliable fermentation. While fermentation has already begun, I was wondering if anyone would recommend temperature control for the remainder of the fermentation process? I live in...

Hey All, So my wife got me something called the "Gigawort" as a gift. It's basically an electric brewing kettle (sort of like the Robo Brew/Grain Father). The only difference is that it's geared toward extract. Since I am going 100% over to BIAB all-grain, I'd like to know if the 4.4 gallon...

So I am brewing my first Cider ever, and I noticed a bit of discoloration/white substance mixed in with the yeast in the bottom of my fermenter (pic below) Notice the white coloration mixed in with the yeast. I didn't use anything that would give it that coloration, so I just wanted to check...

So I know from a financial standpoint, it's probably worth while to reuse yeast. That being said, what about from a quality stand point? After a few generations, I'd assume the yeast takes it's own characteristics. What about after 5-10 generations? Is it advisable to re-use your own yeast to...

Hey All! I'll be dry hopping my first brew in just a few more days. I'll be using pellets, so I wanted to know if the pellets will dissolve through a mesh bag? Or will they be contained? Thanks!

So I just made my first ever homebrew. The wort is currently sitting in my Conical Fermenter, and is beginning the fermentation process. After 2 weeks, I will be dry hopping my brew, then letting it sit for an additional week. My question is, should I close the bottom valve at the 2 week/dry...

Hey All, I am doing my first ever homebrew. I just finished boiling and it is now cooling until I put it in my fermenter. I used a hydrometer in a flask to determine the OG of my brew. It is currently sitting at the first mark bellow 50. Am I right in assuming that the OG is 1.51? or is it...

Hey All! I am getting into beer brewing for the first time. As with any new hobby, I am a bit lost and need some help. I've found a beer recipe that I am interested in making. Here is the recipe that I found: 5 lb American 2-row 3.3 lb American Munich 0.75 lb Crystal 60 0.5 oz Hallertau 0.5...