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I'll be kegging for the first time today. I understand i need to fill w/co2 after putting lid on to purge (4-5ish times?) before setting to required carb pressure. Is it best to chill the keg after purging and before hooking to gas for good? I heard this is recommended. thoughts? thanks &...

How do you like it? I'm looking into buying a K309 and I was hoping to get some feedback on it.

I'm planning on purchasing a dual tap kegco k309 kegerator. Does anyone have one or something similar? How do you like it? Also, I'm looking into a couple of NEW ball lock corny kegs. I've got my eye on the Draft Brewer Flex Keg System from Northern (or Midwest) and it comes with a double...

I'm looking at getting a 14 gallon conical and I'm hoping I can get some advice from owners of both Blichmann and SS Technologies fermentors. Theres a pretty big price differential...is Blichmann THAT much better for the money?? I appreciate any and all input on this one. Thanks!

I'm planning on purchasing a dual tap kegco k309 kegerator. Does anyone have one or something similar? How do you like it? Also, I'm looking into a couple of NEW ball lock corny kegs. I've got my eye on the Draft Brewer Flex Keg System from Northern (or Midwest) and it comes with a double...

I plan on getting a couple corny kegs. I've seen some with a metal strap handle and some w/ rubber handles. Can i assume the only advantage to the latter is to protect everything on the top of the keg in case of a drop? thanks!

Looking for a 2 line kegerator. Found 3 I kinda like. Anyone have anything good or bad to say of these brands? Kegco, Edgestar, Beer Meister thanks!:mug:

I'm hoping some of you can provide me with some recommendations on keg systems. I'm looking into a 2 handle system. Are there any great all-in-one deals people have gotten (kegerator/kegs/CO2 tank/gas lines, etc.)? Good brands? Brands to stay away from? Good websites to check out? Thanks...

Made a smoked maple porter and thought I was gonna bottle today, however, my FG is 1.024! My OG was 1.076. This is a partial grain recipe. I added the maple just after initial fermentation ceased/airlock calmed down. It's been in primary for 20 days and stayed at about 72 degrees throughout...

Going to try brewing a smoked maple porter. I need advice as to how much maple (using grade B) syrup to use and WHEN. I've read some very mixed reviews. Some say to use throughout boil, then some say this will negate the maple flavor. Can I add at say, 5 mtfo?? Or mix in before pitching? Or...

I'm doing a partial grain smoked porter and I'm wondering what percentage of the grain bill you'd recommend using for the Rauch malt. I'll be steeping the grains (i'm not at ag yet) for 45min-1hr. I'm using 1lb caramel wheat, 8oz blk patent and 8oz choc malt. I bought 2lbs of the Rauch, but...

I'm attempting a "Christmas flavored" stout and will be adding things like cinnamon sticks, ginger root and so on. Do these things get strained before adding to my fermenter, or do they stay in during fermentation?? I will not be transferring to a secondary. Also, what is the "recommended"...

I'm attempting a "Christmas flavored" stout and will be adding things like cinnamon sticks, ginger root and so on. Do these things get strained before adding to my fermenter, or do they stay in during fermentation?? I will not be transferring to a secondary. Also, what is the "recommended"...

I've brewed about 6-7 batches thus far, so still new to the game. I'm going to be making a stout from a recipe I found and it says to add 2 row brewers malt and molasses during "late boil". How late in the boil should this be?? 10-15 MTFO??:confused:

Just started a batch of beer that calls for vanilla extract. I have some, but not enough. However, I DO have 1 bean. I'm thinking of just combining the two to get the right flavor, but what is the preferred method of using whole bean vanilla? I've never used it in a brew. Would i cut it and...

Just started a batch of beer that calls for vanilla extract. I have some, but not enough. However, I DO have 1 bean. I'm thinking of just combining the two to get the right flavor, but what is the preferred method of using whole bean vanilla? I've never used it in a brew. Would i cut it and...

I'm making a Belgian Wit for the first time. Do I HAVE TO strain my corriander and orange peel or can it stay in my primary?? Thanks for the input!!:mug:

I'm trying to piece together an extract recipe (haven't ventured into all grain yet) that I can call my "own", but I'm coming up with a lot of questions... 1. For LME, should I stick with wheat for the whole batch, or maybe use half pilsner? Good/bad idea? 2. I read where unmalted wheat...

Are there any good Hoegaarden extract clones that anyone has tried. Or something similar?? I'd like to make a bright yellow bastard with a nice thick, white head!! Any and all help is appreciated!! Cheers:mug:

Just started brewing a few weeks ago...will be going on to my 4th batch shortly. I'm sticking with extract recipes for now, but I'd like to do a kickass stout. Anybody have a really good recipe to share?? I'm looking to do a straight-up stout (no coffee, oatmeal,etc...). Thanks for the help...