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Hey all! I love all the great posts regarding keezer builds, but haven't been able to find the answer to my specific dilemma. I currently have a 7cf keezer with a triple tap and want to convert it to a collar model for a few reasons. the problem is, the lid now has a 2.5" hole that I will need...

I've been brewing extract for quite a few years. I've enjoyed it and like the beers I brew. I've long heard about the difference in the price of materials, primarily grains, and how much you can save over extract malt. However, I've not seen any numbers. For example, 2 of the extract...

Has anyone tried bottling some of - and kegging some of - the same exact batch? Out of curiosity, I’m considering bottling about 12 beers and kegging the rest of a 5-gallon batch so I can do a taste test and see the difference. I’m just wondering if anyone else out there has ever done...

Hi, I do partial boils when I brew, boiling 3 gallons for a 5 gallon batch. Is there any reason I never hear of people putting ice directly into the wort to cool it quicker? I've used very cold water from the fridge, about 35F-40F, but haven't used ice. I was thinking if I boil the water...

Wow! for National HB Day, I brewed 3 batches of the same kit, a nice blonde ale kit that I have bought frequently from my LHBS with much success. I did 3 batches because I am providing beer for a small fundraising event. I expect to have plenty left over since there will likely be 100 people...

OK, I have a few cinsiuderations I am pondering, maybe you guys (and gals) can help. I am brewing for a fundraiser. I will be doing 4 extract kits so that I have 4 5-gallon kegs. the beer will not be sold, but given out free as part of the admission donation (which is voluntary and we will...

I have heard mention of late addition of extracts. I was under the impression that you need to boil the extract to kill off any possible nasties? When I brew, so far always from a prepackaged kit, after the steep, I get the boil going, add the steep/rinse water, bring back to boil, add liquid...

So I come home yesterday from work, go to pull a test draught from my most recent filled keg from 3 days ago to check on carbonation status, and nothing comes out! so of course i try my nearly empty keg and it too has not response. not even air, it is just nothing. I open the keezer...

I just brewed my first hef, a honey wheat kit. I am used to brewing with dry yeast, but this was WLP320. I got the temp of the wort down to about 65 (colder than I had anticipated) before I realized it. I pulle d the bucket from the ice, pitched the yeast (i dont have a hydrometer yet, i just...

I have a couple of kits for Blonde Ale that I wasnt able to get brewed when I wanted to. They have grains and LME in a vacuum sealed heavy plastic bag. They have been in the garage in So Cal for about 9 months. Do I need to toss them or will they still be good? Should I save the grains...

Howdy, I am just getting ready to setup my keezer. I like the ease of use with a collar, but my little 7 cubic foot freezer is only as tall as my junk. I am concerned that it will be uncomfortable to draw a nug and even worse for a pitcher at that height. the tower has its own drawbacks...

I just found this site searching for a chest freezer ... seems like a real cool place. I am new to forums, and relatively new to brewing (about 10-12 extract batches under my belt). If anyone is near Long Beach, CA, it would be cool to meet up for a cold one.

I just found this site searching for a chest freezer ... seems like a real cool place. I am new to forums, and relatively new to brewing (about 10-12 extract batches under my belt). If anyone is near Long Beach, it would be cool to meet up for a cold one.