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Hey folks! I’m (still) planning my first BIAB all-grain 5 gallon batch, and the last piece of equipment I need is some sort of buffer between the bottom of my kettle and the bag I’ll be using. I know that some people’s opinion is that you either don’t need to add heat during mashing if you...

I brewed a 5 gallon extract batch with a friend over the weekend, and it's currently sitting an Ale Pail in his bathroom. He's telling me that he's seeing very little activity in the airlock, and I'm concerned our batch is busted. Could we open up the pail and add some more yeast of the same...

I’m planning my first all grain 5 gallon BIAB batch and I want to make sure I get the right bag for the job. So, here are some questions: What size bag do you recommend for a 5 gallon all grain batch? The nylon bags have the option of either fine or coarse mesh. What’s the purpose of the...

Hi folks. I’m planning my first 5 gallon, all grain, stovetop (gas) batch, and I wanted to run through the process I’m considering using to make sure it’s solid. I’d love your feedback. I’ve done a bunch of reading, but so far all I’ve actually done is Brooklyn Brew Shop’s 1 gallon Everyday...

I’ve been doing some pretty extensive reading regarding brewing software, and I finally took the plunge and bought BeerSmith on iOS. After playing around with it for a short while, I wanted to rip my hair out. What atrocious design! Granted, I’m very, very new to this, but I could barely...

I'm just getting started and am strategizing how to ramp up my brewing from total beginner to a bit more advanced. So, I have my first ever batch of beer fermenting, which is the Everyday IPA by Brooklyn Brew Shop. I've ordered a 6 gallon Better Bottle and am planning on doing a 5 gallon...

I just put my first batch ever, using a 1 gallon Everyday IPA kit from Brooklyn Brew Shop, into the carboy to ferment, and and I've already caught the bug! I'm planning my next brew while I wait for this one to ferment, and I'd like to make the jump to 5 gallon batches. I have two questions as I...

Hey folks, I'm making my first ever attempt at brewing this weekend using Brooklyn Brew Shop's book and Everyday IPA kit. If I stick with this, I'll probably be browsing and posting on this forum quite a bit. I love a good community! I live in Portland, Maine, and there's a great brewing...