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Hey guys, Kegged first brew last yesterday afternoon. Had the psi up to 20 and everything seemed to be going fine when i went to bed. Woke up to an empty CO2. My gut tells me the CO2 was low and it ran out on its own, hoping i didn't have a leak. Long story short, my CO2 refill shop...

Hey Guys, Kegging my first brew this weekend and need some help. Based on my research I have found two methods and want to know what is best. 5 gallons of Irish Stout. Fridge is 33 degrees. Co2 1.8-2.02? 1. Should I set the regulator at 5 psi and let the keg sit for 5-7 days. Maybe...

Hey Guys, Been extract brewing for a while now and have only used crystal malts. I'm now looking to branch out and try new grains, here's what I have: Crystal 10 and 20 Carapils Rahr pale ale malt Was looking to mix the pale malt with some crystal malt (8oz. each) for an IPA/APA type...

Hey Guys, Working on a new IPA extract recipe and was hoping to get some advice/suggestions. I have had some success with using crystal malts 20, 40, 60 but want to branch out and try something new. Looking for a crisp, clean taste with real yellow color. Trying to avoid the malty, caramel...

Hi guys, Been doing some extract kits and followed some recipes from a book I have. I want to try my own. Here's what I am planning, please comment or help me adjust. The goal is a citrusy pale ale with some bite. Really want a light colored, yellow beer 8oz carapils 8oz caramel 20 L 6...

Hi Guys, Found this recipe in a book I bought and just had a question on one of the ingredients. Yippee IPA 5lbs light malt ex 4lbs amber malt ex 1lb crystal malt grain** Cascade hops Gypsum Irish moss American ale yeast **what do you recommend for the crystal malt grain? 60L...

In the process of brewing my first beer and I had a question about secondary fermentation. I transferred from primary to secondary on Thursday and will be out of town for the next week. Fermentation has seem to stop but won't be able to bottle untill 2/21 or 2/22. Will it be ok in the carboy...

First time brewer and think I made a rookie mistake. I ran my bottles through the dishwasher using dish detergent and some jet dry. After doing so, I learned this is a "no, no" and can leave soap film in the bottle, killing the head and taste. What is my next step for redeeming the bottles? I...