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Pre-ordered this the other day without much research beforehand: https://bootlegbiology.com/product/mtf-funk-island-mega-blend/ I've used their Mad Fermentationist Saison Blend, Funk Weapon 2, and Funk Weapon 3 and have been very happy with them, but wanted some opinions on this one. From...

I live in Michigan but work for a company in Chicago and need to transport a slim 1/4 barrel keg about 6 hours without refridgeration. I am picking up a keg from the brewpub that I brew at on Thursday night, and will be putting it in my fridge at home until Monday morning when I leave for...

I just wanted to share a promo that I found. 47Hops.com is running a promo for $4.47 per pound. Shipping was $13 for 3.5 pounds going to Michigan. But even with the shipping cost, it's cheaper than most vendors that I have found. I've never ordered from them before, but I should be pretty well...

I am looking to clone Apex Predator from Off Color Brewing. I spoke to the brewer and they told me that they are using Wyeast 3726, but I cannot find anywhere that has it in stock. Does anyone have recommendations for a close substitute? I've got both Belle Saison and French Saison in my...

I got a 12# jug of honey from a local farm so I decided to try my hand at making Mead (I've been brewing beer 5+ times a month for the past few years). Details 12# Bake & Brew Honey - A blend of Titi & Popcorn Honey https://sleepingbearfarms.com/honey-news/bake-n-brew-honey/ 6# Thawed/Frozen...

I read through the forums and couldn't find anything specific to what I am thinking. Short version: Brew a basic blonde ale 75% 2 Row & 25% White Wheat; 20 IBUs from EKG Chill wort to pitching temp Add 15% of grain weight in honey to fermenter Mix chilled wort and honey Pitch yeast Does...

I want to experiment with mixing 2 of my favorite strains, Belle Saison and WLP644 Saccharomyces Bruxellensis Trois, but am unsure how/when to pitch them. The Belle Saison is a fresh pack, while the WLP644 is slurry. So I didn't know if I should just toss them both in after chilling and let it...

I'll be brewing my first sour, recipe below, and cannot decide on the primary Saccharomyces strain: White Labs 644 Saccharomyces "Bruxellensis" Trois or Lallemand Belle Saison? I know that these yeasts will create vastly different beers, so I appreciate your opinions and feedback. In...

Complete fail on my part: I didn't mark/measure gradients on a carboy a friend loaned me before I used it for the first time. I will be bottling today, a Double IPA, and don't want to over/under prime. The carboy is 3 gallons and, best guess here, I'd say there is 2.5 gallons of beer above...

Simple "Belgian" recipe to try out 2 different yeast strains and use up a sample bag of hops. All comments and feedback are appreciated. (Updated) 5 Gallons OG Est 1.070 FG Est 1.002 28 IBUS ● 10lb 2 Row ● 2lb White Wheat ● 0.50lb Victory Mash @ 148° F ● 0.25oz...

I've been helping brew at a small brewery for a few months and the owner recently tried a California Common that I made a home and really liked it. He has asked me to brew it on their system, 50 gallons, but I need to switch out the yeast I used, Wyeast 2112, because they only use dry yeast at...

I harvested some Wyeast 2112 a few months back and was planning on using it for a 2 gallon batch, but got to wondering if I have enough for a 5 gallon batch? Typically I just fill up some 16oz salsa jars, decant, and toss one in for a 5 gallon batch. OG for this batch will be 1.06 or less...

I based the recipe below on an extract kit that I brewed last year. While I really enjoyed it, I wanted a little bit more roast flavor and thicker mouthfeel. For this reason I added some Roasted Barley and Flaked Oats, and am mashing a few degrees higher than I normally would. 5 Gallons OG...

From their site: We have announced a voluntary recall of select 12-ounce bottles that may contain a small glass packaging flaw. This recall comes after quality inspections at our Mills River, North Carolina, brewery detected a very limited number of bottles with a flaw that may result in loss...

Hey Y'all, SWMBO just bought me 20 oz of hops from Yakima Valley http://www.yakimavalleyhops.com/product_p/ipasuperstarpack3(2ozsampler).htm and I'm looking for recommendations on how to divvy them up/what grains to pair them with? I got 2oz each of: Azacca Cascade Centennial Citra...

I cold crashed for the first time a few weeks ago by placing my Ale Pail in my garage for 48 hours at around 35° - 40° F. I was thoroughly impressed with how clear the beer was while racking to my bottling bucket, and the fact that the WLP007 compressed down to a brick at the bottom of the pail...

While visiting San Francisco a month ago, I tried Anchor Steam and really enjoyed it. For me it was the mouthfeel, malt backbone, and session-ability. While I know California Commons are typically 100% Northern Brewer hops, the hops, while good, didn't do much for me. That said, I've put...

SWMBO wants to buy me a kegerator for Christmas. While I could try and build a keezer, we've got 2 kids and not a whole lot of free time. I've been looking at this one below, but have some questions...

I live a few hundred yards from a Cherry Orchard (in Northern Michigan) and have been toying with trying to capture some wild yeast. Two questions: 1) Does anyone have experience with capturing yeast from cherry trees/an orchard? 2) Since we're a few months past all the fruit being...

Having a credit at Norther Brewer burning a hole in my pocket I put together the recipe below using full 1# increments to brew at our annual HBC camping trip. Between the NB credit, shopping on the cheap, and using leftovers, I'm spending around $20 out of pocket. I brewed a Rye Pale Ale a...