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Could someone confirm what I thought I once read--- a solution of Star San in a bucket, if covered, can last a couple of weeks. Thanks Jim

I finally got all my equipment (most from a local homebrew store) and am ready to brew my first batch. The equipment package came with 2- 5 gallon carboys. The owner seems to think that using a 5 gallon volume (with a blow off hose) for the primary is a better way to go (probably due to the...

Two quick questions from a newbie: I have heard two conflicting versions of what to use during the primary fermantation: One claims that no matter what volume carboy (5 or 6 gallon ) that a blowoff hose should be used. The other claims that if one is using a 6 or 6.5 carboy no blowoff hose...

Greetings, I am very new to homebrewing and am getting ready to brew my first batch. Though I have read several books and dozens of articles I know I will have questions. Here is my first: Since full boiling of the wart (i.e., the entire 5 gallons) is suppose to be the best way, why then...