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Ok.. Just wanted to ask around... I have two vials of WLP300 that had a end of shelf life of July 31, 2014. They were given to me free from my LHBS. I am planning to make a summer wheat beer that I got from AIH and after doing some reading here on HBT... Ive noticed a few suggestions to...

Started a Dunkelweizen yesterday and was looking for some advice on when or if I should do a diacetyl rest.. I made a starter using Wyeast 3068 and pitched when both the wort and the yeast were at 62 degrees F. My OG was 1.050.. I am looking for a FG someplace around 1.012/1.015. At...

Ok.. Made a starter using a wyeast 3068 (Weihenstephan Weizen) smack pack.. The MFG date was March 14 and I added it to a starter this Tuesday (Oct. 7th) I used the instructions listed on the wyeast website in a 2000ml flask and added the 1/2 tablespoon of wyeast nutrients.. Ive seen...

Hi All.. Just ordered a Sol Cerveza Clone from Adventures in Home-brewing... This is an extract kit that I have not brewed before.. Was thinking about doing a starter with WLP940 Mexican Lager.. Still wondering how to increase ABV without making a big change in taste.. Plan on...

Just want some advice on cold crashing and ramping.. At the moment, I am working on a Dry Irish Stout.. I am going to let ferment in primary for three weeks then secondary for another 3 weeks.. At the moment my primary is fermenting at 18 degrees c. When I rack to secondary is there a...

OK... I'm just being curious and wanted to just ask around if all is going okay with my latest batch. I'm still pretty new to brewing and have been reasonably successful with a couple Ales so far. I am making my first attempt at Stouts with the Northern Brewer Dry Irish Stout (5 gallon...

Okay... Well I have gotten around to trying liquid yeast for the first time.. I ordered a package of Wyeast 1084 Irish Ale that I am planning on using for a yeast starter.. When the package arrived by UPS.. I placed it into the fridge and several days later, I smacked the activator per...

Have been using a corny keg and was planning to use a Sanky keg for the first time and was just curious what the steps are to properly carbonate... The Sanky is a 7.75 gal. capacity.. will be adding a 6 gallon batch. Also.. any tips on what to do if I experience over carb? To balance...

Ok.. I have never used a coopers beer kit before, but I received my first today. As I opened up the package that it was mailed in, it was quickly evident that the postal service was anything but delicate while handling LOL Looks like somebody went postal on it LOL... My concern is, I...