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When connecting a CO2 regulator and tank, I'm familiar with using either a nylon plastic washer or a regulator with a permanent washer to prevent CO2 leaks. Is there a similar washer I should be using for a nitrogen setup? I see that some nipples appear to come with an o-ring groove, but others...

Hello everyone. I have been hanging around here for a while following several threads related to building kegerators, keezers, and fermentation chambers. I have been inspired by all of them to plan my own. I have a basic plan that I would like some feedback on before I go off spending money...

I am making a one gallon mead tonight and was debating how much yeast to use. I bought a vial of WLP720 Sweet Mead. It says use one vial for 5 gallons. When I make 5 gallons of beer, I always make a starter, regardless of what the package says. Since I am only doing one gal of mead, is there...

I am preparing to make my first mead this weekend. Are there particular types of honey that generally don't do well for meads? Better yet, are there proven winners that consistently produce good mead? I am going to pick up some honey this afternoon, and I can just see myself coming back with...

On Monday I will be brewing a version of this recipe, but I am substituting the following: Flaked wheat instead of raw wheat; and Hallertau instead of Mt. Rainer hops. Since I am using flaked wheat instead of raw, should I still mash it separately and boil it before adding it to the main...

I am in the middle of my first brew beyond a Mr. Beer kit. I am brewing a mini-mash of an "Old Speckled Hen" clone from an ingredients kit from one of the popular online stores. The directions say to ferment for 5-7 days, then siphon to a secondary and let clarify another 5-7 days before...