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We have an annual competition among clubs in our area where we pick 5 major BJCP categories that are accepted each year. This year one of the categories is 2015 - 22 Strong American Ale. I have been trying to come up with a recipe to throw into the 22B American Strong Ale subcategory, but the...

Price Reduced - $750 I recently purchased a High Gravity BIAB system but decided to stick with my current setup, the time I save actually brewing with this is not significantly different enough to justify both systems. It is basically their BIAB setup Seen Here with the EBC-III controller...

I'm looking to add a slightly quicker pump to my wort chiller water recirculation setup, but the new pump is not submersible. I would like to add a drain port/bulkhead to the bottom area of the cooler, and since it is never going to be in contact with the wort I'm skipping stainless and...

Has anyone ever tried pitching an ale yeast at fridge temp? I know that you want the temp of the yeast to be close to the temp of the wort to avoid shocking the yeast. My thought would be to bring the wort down to about 65 with my IC, rack into a carboy, put it in the fridge overnight to let...

I am going to get into induction BIAB with 5 gallon batches. I know I will be getting the Avantco 3500W, but I am not sure on what pot to get. I have been looking at a 10 gallon SSBrew Tech, Bru-Gear, or MegaPot. All three are about the same price, triclad, and have some sort of ball valve...

I'm looking to upgrade my current propane keggle BIAB setup to electric BIAB. The only modification to the keg is the 12" hole in the top, I almost exclusively do 5 gallon batches (I want to leave the option to do an occasional 10). Also I have a diy immersion chiller and an autosiphon to...

So I bought this kit from Austin Homebrew last year and was told that I absolutely have to make it again, after they sold out of the kits this year. The problem is that I lost the instructions, no idea how I could have done that :tank:. Anyway, does anyone have the instructions for this beer? I...

I just acquired 2 used cold plates and 4 shanks/faucets from work (for free :rockin:). The fittings are a little F'ed so I'd like to replace them. What size fittings do I need? I was planning on using all 3/16, do I need to do 1/4 on the inlet and 3/16 on the out? Also any tips and tricks other...

For anyone who was looking forward to the Homegrown Homebrewer Fest this year (serving or coming as a guest), many details have changed. The name of the event this year is Midwest Homebrewers Invitational It will no longer be at the Crescent Moon, as you likely know, they are now open on...

I would like to serve some of my homebrew at Great Nebraska Beerfest this year, but they have a rule, 1 bbl minimum per tent. I dont have that much homebrew stocked up, but I would be serving a Wit IPA and a Black Saison, about 10 Gallons total. Im looking for anyone else interested in...

I was at LHBS and picked up WLP570 on "accident":D Now I have a Belgian Golden Strong yeast, but no pilsner malt or noble hops... I would like to make a slightly hoppy "Belgian-ish" beer. Here is a recipe with what I have on hand. BIAB 5.5 Gallon OG -1.062 FG - 1.013 IBU - 46 15 - Lovibond...

Does anyone have any suggested brews to have SWMBO pick up from Milwaukee? I live in Omaha so I get Lakefront (she actually staying with her brother who lives 4 blocks from their brewery). It doesn't have to be Milwaukee based, but are there any rare brews that get distributed there? We...

I'm looking to make my first non-SMaSH recipe and would like some advice 5.5 Gallon Yield 37L 1.066 OG to 1.014 FG 6.8 ABV 63 IBUs 12# Maris Otter 1# Midnight Wheat 1 oz Mosaic (FWH) (21 IBU) 1 oz Cascade (60 min) (16 IBU) 1 oz Mosaic (15 min) (16 IBU) 1 oz Mosaic (Flameout)...

I'm looking to make the leap from extract with steeping grains to all grain. I have seen https://www.homebrewtalk.com/entries/one-vessel-all-grain-brewing-system.html and feel like this is a good low cost AG system. My question is what size pot should I use if I plan on only having 5 gallon...