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I'm just wondering if it's safe to take samples from my primary by using the spigot that is attached to it? I will sanitize the spigot before and after taking the samples but my main concern in oxygen exposure. If for example a take about 300-400ml using the spigot will I expose my beer to...

Hello, I'm about to dry hop for the firs time. I read how to do so here but I'm wondering if I risk getting an infection by dry hopping. I have the hop pellets in a bag, do I just chuck them in the fermenter? Are they 'clean' enough to just go straight in? Should I boil them in water for a few...

I've read the forums and watching a few videos on kegging and there's a few things I don't understand. I think I'm just missing the terminology or something. I bought my setup from kegconnection. I'm tryiing to follow their instructions for force carbing here: http://draftbeerinfo.com/?p=95...

Hey guys, I started two coopers kits about a month ago. I had the temperature fairly consistent at around 65-68. However On the weekend the temperature dropped and my block heater started pumping out too much heat. It must have be 74-76 in the room for about 12 hours :( Will I be tasting...

I've brewed five coopers kits so far and would like to take my next kit a notch up. I would like to add some grains and hops to my kit. I've been reading for an hour or so and I'm still not quite sure what types of grains or hops would work with this kit. I've come up with a shortlist: Malts...

Hello there, I'm just getting into brewing and I'm glad I found this site :) Basically I have a few questions and concerns about my first brew. I'm mixed up on how much corn sugar I should use to prime my beer. I read...