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Hey everyone Been brewing about 2 years now, 25+ batches under my belt and recently made the blessed switch from extract to partial mash (AG still a dream, but not too far away). I have only had 3 batches go bottle-bomb, foamy, disgusting bad on me within 2 weeks of carbonation completion. AND...

Hi everyone My friend just tried the new wit/IPA/fruit mix known as "Fiat Lux" from Brooklyn Brewery. Normally not a Brooklyn fan (in many ways) but he said this one was unique and frankly... awesome. 70% wit, 30% floral but light IPA with a lime finish was his description. Sounded awesome to...

I don't actually live in Durham... it's just the biggest town nearby. Yeah guess I'll leave it.

embarassing update: i broke my hydrometer (cut myself actually) and the LHBS doesn't get more in for at least a week. Temps are steady between 74-76F. OG was within limits set by recipes.

Hey everyone So I am brewing up a Weihenstephan-style hefeweissen and an IPA. both are bubling 1/2-4 seconds.... after 12 days in the carboy! I use liquid yeast (DME extract) and recently have really really aerated the wort before sealing the fermentors. I know that the Wyeast Weihenstephan...

Update: drank at 23 days and MUCH better. Flavors have blended and softened. Still needs a few more weeks I think but thanks for advising patience to all.

Good points. Fermentation/bottling temp is 68-71 F w/ majority spent at 69 F. Minimal splashing during transfers. I have thought about the no-secondary advice and I may just start avoiding the secondary when not necessary. That way I can have more batches going at once anyway! I will...

Hello everyone I am a relatively new homebrewer... 5-6 batches. I just brewed a 'classic stout' from MWsupplies. Used late-extract w reduced bittering hops (~20% less) and primed w 3/4 cup DME (5 gal batch). Generally I follow the 1-2-3 rule w/ primary/secondary/bottling. Tried a stout after 9...