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I will be adding vanilla (bean tincture) to my next beer. I have read/seen how to create a tincture from vanilla beans. Some recipes say just split the bean and cut it into chunks and put in the [vodka] liquid and let it soak for a couple of days or weeks. Other recipes say to split the bean...

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Hello: One of the projects that the Home Brew Club I am a member of does is create Holiday or Winter Beers. This year I decided to create a brew for this presentation. My idea is to use a basic Porter recipe (and there are hundreds of them) and adopt it to include mulled spices. In this...

I have a question concerning quick disconnects. Quick Disconnects – Plastic or stainless fittings that join the plastic keg hose to the keg itself. There are two types – pin and ball connectors corresponding to pin type and ball type Cornelius kegs. The ball type kegs seem to be more common...

Hi. I am in the process of purchasing a immersion wort chiller. I have a quick question: What is the difference between a stainless steel and copper chiller? Both types are priced in the same general amount ~$50 for a 25'. Does copper transmit cooling quicker? Is stainless easier to keep clean...

Hi Gang: I just saw a post on Facebook for Home Brewing Blog (http://www.homebrewingblog.com/) which said: "If your not doing a full batch boil you're missing out! Boiling all of your wort will greatly benefit your beer. Switching to a 7-10 gallon pot and an outdoor burner is a great next...

Hi: This subject has probably been talked to death, but, I was unable to find anything with this title listed. Up until now, I have been using store bought filtered bottled water. As you know it can be a chore to ensure you have enough when brew day arrives. Anyway, I have purchased two...

Here is one you may want to try: :cross: DCHS [Dark Chocolate Honey Smoked] Porter Author: Otis Lamb, March 13, 2013 NOTES: Brew Method: Extract Style Name: Baltic Porter Boil Time: 60 min Batch Size: 5 gallons (fermenter volume) Boil Size: 3 gallons Efficiency: 35% (steeping...

I have a quick question. Does anyone know where I can get a hydrometer scale chart? I can look at my hydrometer for, say, 1.150 SG and get 20% PABV and 35% sugar. Is there a chart which give the readings for the hydrometer so that I can get the SG, or PABV or S, and get the other two readings...

:confused: I have a general question concerning second fermentation. I have been toying with the idea of introducing a second yeast batch in my second fermentation process. Does anyone have any pro's or con's as to why I should or should not do this?