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Anyone use regular old washing soda by itself for anything? I was thinking of using messing around with it an seeing how well it work with cip cleaning because man it’s cheap.

Years ago, when I first got into home brewing, I started out with extract batches, but soon graduated up to all grain. Back then brew in a bag was not a thing or if it was, I didn’t know about it so I had a three tier system that I use for several years. Life got busy though, and I took some...

Couple years ago, I started back brewing after some time off and one of my goals was to waste less water on brew day. I started capturing the hot water off my immersion chiller for cleaning later and I also recirculate the chiller water with a pump in an ice bath. So I’ve improved but I need...

It occurred to me recently that I cannot ever recall using Wyeast 2112, WLP810, or any other Anchor type lager yeast. I decided to give it a shot and ordered some Imperial Cable Car L05 and then some question popped up In my mind like, where did Anchor source this strain from, what strain is...

Anyone ever use BSI yeast? That got a strain listed I would like to try but not sure if they sell small amounts for like what a homebrewer would need. I’m not making 1bbl batches or anything I’m more in the 10-12 gallon range. Nor did I see anything about pricing.

I know Anchor went out of business basically and was bought by the Chobani guy. Then I heard the waste water system was all messed up in the existing facility and would need an overhaul, but that was the last I heard. Anyone heard anything? I’m a long time Anchor fan.

From what you know was the original Steam beer / California Common just warm fermented German style Pilsner using Cluster Hops? I’ve read a few articles that seem to suggest the Maytag Anchor Steam is a relatively modern recipe not based much on historical recipes from the which it’s named...

I’ve only got 1 lhbs within about 60 miles of me that I buy my base malts from in 50-55 lbs sacks. I made a trip this weekend to get a 50 lbs sack of malt and a few small items. When I get back home with base malts I divide the 50 lbs sacks into 2 gallon freezer bags at 10 lbs each. When I...

I never knew Schlitz made a dark beer but the other day I saw some Schlitz Dark & Schlitz Bock memorabilia online. Anyone remember these or know more about them?

I bought a brewtech kettle last year planning eventually to go back to a three tier system & move away from BIAB. It’s been a busy year so I just got around to cleaning it up this weekend. I followed my normal routine for new a kettle wash with unscented soap, rinse, bkf scrub, rinse, alkaline...

I’ve never ordered anything from these guys before but did today. Mag Drive pump looks like my kegland pump and come with the stainless head. Might be good for a backup...

I’ve read several places that Cream Ale came about as an attempt for ale brewers to compete with Pale Lagers in the early days. If this is true and not urban legend wouldn’t you think they probably used the house strain yeast they had and went with a lighter colored grain bill? So many Cream...

So I’ve reading on this forum & abroad about hombrew beer made during prohibition from canned malt extract from Pabst and Bud. Most of the recipes or information seem pretty vague but they all have a few things in common lots of cane sugar, bread yeast, and canned malt extract. I’ve not brewed...

Someone migh find this useful. Got a TCL 7.0 Cu Ft from Walmart.com delivered for $155. Tightly fits 4 cornys & co2 on the hump without a collar. Add a 8” collar you might get 5 or 6 in with 2 on the hump.

Does anyone know of a reasonably priced 120 volt temp controller that has the ability to program a temp schedule? Like if you wanted to preset the temp setting to change after a few days or hours or whatever

Anyone know much about this ARL Southern Lager strain from Bootleg Biology? I assume it’s a wild lager yeast sourced from Virginia from reading the description on the site. Got some in the fridge wondering if anyone has any experience or tips.

I know we have a warm fermented lager thread that goes into various areas of warm fermentation, but what I have not seen is a list or chart of Saccharomyces pastorianus that are available at the homebrewers level that have been tried out by members in that 60+ Fahrenheit or 16+C range. I mean...

When using pre-canned wort for starters like proper & such the directions say to dilute with distilled water. How clean is distilled water from a jug? Doesn’t need to be boil d prior to mixing with wort?

I mentioned in another post I have almost been exclusively using a w-strain for my yeast, but I guess I’m getting adventurous as I will be trying L28 Urkel for the first time soon. Another yeast I have been curious about for a long time is Charlie’s yeast Wlp1983 Cry Havoc / Fist Bump. Have...

I ordered up some L28 Urkel today on a whim and not sure what it likes. I’ve been using dry w-strains direct pitch no starter. I usually chill wort until 58f, pitch yeast, & set chamber to 58 and hold until airlock gets active then drop the controller to 56. My OGs are usually at or south of...