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Hi, I recently bought a bottle of Chimay Tripel in the hopes of harvesting yeast to use in brewing future Belgian ales. After making my starter, I kept waiting for some activity until I remembered that some strains of Belgian yeast prefer higher temperatures (my house right now has dipped to 65...

Thanks for your response. I didn't want to take a chance if saving a buck could lead to any potential health risks. I won't list the stupid things I've almost done before reading the advice on this board!

Since I started brewing, I've taken to building a lot of my own equipment -- both as a cost saving measure and because it gives me something to do while I'm waiting for various batches to ferment/condition. But I've never been very certain about the designation "food grade," specifically...

I'd definitely like to come up and see what everyone's up to. I bet I could really learn a thing or two, being relatively new to all this. Let me know when you're planning to meet. Thanks! --- Moj

Alright, you've convinced me to go big. Maybe I should double my production as well .... I'll use any excuse ;)

I think they're up to 25 cent wings on Tuesdays. And they do offer great prices on some of their draft beer. Even so, I think it's time that I look around campus and downtown for some other watering holes. Although, I confess that OSU is bit overwhelming for a non-Columbusite (and for someone...

When I first thought about naming my home brew operation, I figured the sky's the limit. I mean, if I wanted to name my brewery "North American Brewing Company," who would mind? I have no intention of marketing my brew or starting up an actual company. I'm also mindful of costs, so I'd only put...

Those look good! I've lived here for four years, and I still don't know the places in town for getting a decent drink. If I have to meet friends at BW3's one more time....

Wow! That looks amazing. I'm going to insulate the shed this weekend and look into running the electrical. After that, I can't imagine the temperature fluctuating so much that it would shock the glass. But now I'm inspired!

No, I'm not planning on fermenting out there -- I've managed to keep a few square feet in the house to maintain constant temperature. Thanks for your advice.

Thanks for your reply! Well, the original plan was to set up the equipment outside on brewing days, and keep everything in the shed when not in use. Is this set up very common? Am I just putting off the inevitable move to a fully outfitted shed for indoor brewing, complete with sink, gas...

After about a half year of lurking, I thought I'd introduce myself. I've been brewing since last December and I'm on my sixth all-grain batch. I didn't believe my buddy when he said it was addictive. The hobby, that is -- well, the beer too :) I have plans to move to a three-tiered gravity...

Apologies if this has been discussed in another thread. I've just been kicked out of the kitchen (for reasons, I'm sure, are rather common) and am making the transition to outdoor brewing. Since I have a relatively empty shed, I'd like to move the whole operation out of the house, including the...