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I'm a bit perplexed and concerned. I bought a 1500 watt water heater element from Lowes, and used it in a large aluminum stock pot to build a HLT. Aside from the inside of the HLT pot turning a dark color, I've noticed a grey foam on the top of my boil. I suspect the water heater element is...

I ran across an article on Kentucky Common Ale (a lost pre-prohibition act style), and decided to give one a shot. Unfortuntly, I can't seem to get fermentation started. Since its a sour mash ale, i thought I'd ask the wild brewing forum for advice. Here's what I'd done so far: Recipe was...

What effect does the Angel's Share have on residual sugar when barrel aging? Dependant on humidity, Angel's share will take either water or alcohol from your brew, but does this concentrate the remaining sugars in the barrel? Or does the residual sugar evaporate with the Angel's share as well...

Does anyone have a good source for small plastic beer casks in the US? I want to try cask conditioning an English Ale, but can't drink fast enough to drain 5-10 gallons once it's tapped. Looking for something in the 1-2.5 gallon range. Either that, or more friends.....