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Received some older CO2 regulators from a relative that gave up on fountain soda. I gladly took. Both are dual-regulators, so have the 2 output posts. I bought a new washer for the connection to the CO2 cylinder. I bought 1 gas line with a small washer. My questions are... 1. They do not...

Just made the switch from Extract to All-Grain and am creating my own recipe for my 2nd AG batch. I don't have any particular style in mind, but curious where you think this would possibly fit (if any style). The closest BJCP I found would be Northern German Altbier I thought, but I'm new at...

I was considering giving hop growing a shot next spring. Just was curious if Wisconsin is conducive to growing? If so, any particular variety that is better? I seem to use Cascade often, and maybe growing a more expensive one like Citra would be ideal. I am located in the Green Bay area...

Encountered my first issue with a batch I made. This is my 3rd 5 gallon batch after 12 2 gallon batches. So far everything of mine has turned out well. However this one gave me issues with the FG being way too high. Any help, info, etc on the potential issue would be helpful. I'll layout...

Looking to make a nice full flavor yet not filling Blonde Ale. Something that is smooth but could drink all night. What do you think of the below recipe...any feedback is appreciated and welcome! 3.3# Pilsen LME 2# Clover Honey 1# Golden Light or Pilsen DME 0.5# Caramel 10 0.75# Corn...

Has anyone used the "Booster" from the Mr Beer as the priming sugar solution? If so, what is the mixture you have used. I am doing 5 gallon batches and have 3 leftover "Booster" packages that are 12 oz. each. I was hoping to use as a priming sugar. The "Booster" is corn syrup solids per the...

I just made the jump from 2 gallon batches to 5 gallon and I feel like I am really limited due to bottling. I've done 2 batches thus far and now feel like I have to wait a long time until my next brewday b/c I am limited on bottles and even if I get more I feel I'm still going to run into the...

Today I brewed up a Porter (East River Scum) for the first time and my OG came in significantly lower than expected. I'll lay out the recipe and maybe you can offer advice, tips, etc. East River Scum 6.6# of Pilsen LME (Briess) 0.5 oz. of Caramel 60 0.5 oz. of Chocolate 0.25 oz. of...

Today I brewed up a Porter (East River Scum) for the first time and my OG came in significantly lower than expected. I'll lay out the recipe and maybe you can offer advice, tips, etc. East River Scum 6.6# of Pilsen LME (Briess) 0.5 oz. of Caramel 60 0.5 oz. of Chocolate 0.25 oz. of Black Malt...

Okay, just making the transition from 2 gallons to 5 gallons. So outdoors, new equipment, etc. I have a 15g Brewhemoth Penrose Kettle and a Bayou Classic square propane fryer. I did a test run with water and seemed like it took a long time to get to boil. So where should I have the...

Anybody have any recommendations on a QUALITY gas gauge for my outdoor propane burner? I kind of want to get one on there to prevent running out of gas midway through a brew.

I've always used dry yeast and either rehydrated the yeast/pitched or if I use Muntons Premium you can just pitch the yeast. If I want to attempt liquid yeast I was wondering if there is a good step by step guide on how to use a yeast starter...? I have a flask, stopper, and 3 piece airlock so...

I have a case of glass bottles conditioning in my basement that appear to have little yeast chunks floating around and very visible yeast sediment on the bottom. The beer is VERY clear but I am wondering if this sediment and yeast floating means its not ready...? In my previous batches I've not...

Anybody have the below burner? Approve? Looking to stay in the $50 range and buy from Amazon as I have a gift card there. I am going to be purchasing the 15g Penrose Kettle from Brewhemoth. Also, how quick does your propane tank go when brewing? I am about to make the step up but want to...

I'm thinking about making my next larger purchase in brewing and it will be a new larger brewing kettle. I'm thinking about just going with a 10 gallon MegaPot. However I'm wondering if a ball valve is worth the extra $50? Currently I am an extract only brewer and am looking to getting into...

I am on the newer side and have browsed this forum section briefly and didn't find a good answer. So I am curious if there are good beer label making software or what most people use? I recently purchased from a website (myownlabel) and I liked it but the designing process is fairly limited...

This may be a dumb question but how do you measure the amount of LME --- a scale? For example, I bought a container of Briess LME that is 3.3 lbs. Lbs does not equal into fluid ounces, at least not with a simple formula. If I wanted 1.5 lbs of that LME for my recipe, how would you recommend...

This is far off but I live in Wisconsin, if I realistically wanted to sell my beer what are all of the items I may have to go through. Is there a good site that breaks it down....? I've heard that its not worth the hassle it includes. I assume there federal, State, and potentially municipal...

What are your thoughts on my new attached label? Rate on a scale to 1 to 5 (5 being the best). Just a bit of the background on it. Griepentrog is my last name and its a strong German name obviously so perfect for beer imo. I wanted to get the established date and city/state in there, which...

I'm currently making the transition from the Mr Beer malt extracts to LME from Briess, as well as upgrading my equipment. My question is I like the variety that Mr Beer offered with HME's such as Red Ale, Blonde Ale, etc. Obviously those are hopped but it seems that with Briess you have...