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I'm toying with the idea of trying a yeast combo in one batch, like a hefe strain with a english ale strain or something, to try to get some ester flavors with a cleaner finish. Has anyone tried combining different commercial strains of yeast into a single batch? Would one strain out compete...

I just read an article about how Americans are spending less recently because of doubts in the financial market. Here's the article if you're interested: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/06/business/06econ.html?_r=1&hp&oref=slogin Anyways, this made me think: is the financial crunch affecting...

Question for those that have used the kegconnection kit with the Sanyo: I cannot for the life of me find t nuts that fit the metric machine screws from the kit. Checked Home Depot, Osh, and Ace. I thought about using 1/4'' machine screws and t nuts, but they don't fit through the holes in...

Has anyone tried these polycarbonate water bottles as a fermenter? I found one at a local store for only $15 and immediately thought they'd make a perfect secondary, complete with a handle. I'm definitely getting tired of "rolling the dice" every time I have to move my glass ones...

So, I managed to resist all my instincts and urges to spend a ton of money at the annual sale :o, but, I'd like to hear about other people's grand buys. Anyone make any big buys this weekend? What was the best deal? Cheers,

I'd like to pack some homebrew with me on an upcoming flight back home, but security only lets you bring a few ounces of liquid on the plane now. So I believe that checking it in is my only option (short of mailing). I was wondering if anyone has experience with packing bottled home brews...

Thought that I'd pass this on to anyone in the Bay Area that wants to pick up some hops. http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/grd/667898551.html

I can get 5 gallons of wort to boil on my gas stove, but it is not a heavily rolling boil, per say. If I partially cover the pot, the boil level increases slightly. So my question is : How important is the temperature of your water while you do your 60 minute boil? Is it necessary to...

Been reading posts a while, but finally registered. Looking forward to getting more into home bewing in the Bay Area. Cheers!:mug: