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I don't think that's even tin foil hat theory anymore. It's pretty much fact. Watch two channels (FOX & MSNBC) and see the two conflicting viewpoints of the same exact story. Both will show some facts, but neglect others to fit whatever side they are on. It's also rare to see them report...

As a newbie with homebrew, this article really helps. I've gone through the forums and found other 'learn from my mistakes!' type of posts, and they were very helpful. I've been reading, browsing, lurking for a while to gain enough knowledge to start brewing better beers (first 'real' batch, non...

This weekend will mark my first 5 gallon batch, and first batch beyond the Mr. Beer. I've found the HBT and other forums very friendly and welcome to teach not only how to make the best from Mr. Beer kits, but how to move up to the bigger and better brewing techniques. Mr. Beer was a very...

It's the internet. It's hard to hear someones tone. I'm glad it was quoted to read it. If you read it without any further context, it can come off as negative. Read the follow ups, and then re-read the original? It's a different post. They say you learn patience with this hobby. OP is a zen...

Cool. I might pick them up as I see them (I have 3 kits now, with 1 old Pale Ale can). The bottles were worth it for me. I only use 2 of the LBK, with the other one I used the spigot for a DIY bottling bucket. Thanks!

Question on old Mr. Beer extracts.... I keep finding some old (Expires 2012/2013) Mr. Beer kits for $6 or so. They come with the IPA and booster. While I'm assuming the yeast is not any good, would the extract yield any decent results? Or would the taste be too funky? I'm moving past the Mr...

I had a similar issue with a recent batch. Although I did a dextrose solution in a bottling bucket, the bottles weren't hard for a while. I turned the heat up a little bit (it was a little cooler than I wanted). Went for a full 3 weeks instead of the week and a half, and they are much better...

Last batch (Pilsner) from Mr. Beer before moving up to the 5 gallon batch finally complete. Clear, fully carbonated, tastes ok. A little sweet. I did use the dextrose (.22 cup boiled with 2 cups water, then added to bottling bucket) rather than the tabs I used in previous batches (slowly buying...

I was looking at one of the Big Boy Bubblers instead of a glass carboy, myself. I have too many places that the glass one could break and cause some havok.... Good tips. Thanks!

Backwoods Brewing (small place in Carson, WA) has some great beers. One, the Clearcut, tastes like they added pine needles into the beer. That's the only one I didn't like out of their selection. The overpowering pine taste killed it for me. It was way too strong. Like sucking on a beer covered...

I don't think I'm saving much money, but I'm a DIY'er. I also like beer. Good beer. I enjoy getting my growlers filled at the local tap house, but I love making my own. It's a hobby that you can feel a lot of pride in, and you get to taste all that hard work. Crack open a cold one and take a...

Last batch, I did half with table sugar and the other half with carbonation drops. I did notice a difference, but I attribute it to me expecting and wanting to taste a difference. Was it there? I really don't know. I'd love to see someone do a blind taste test to find out. Someone that can do...

Carbonation drops - are they better than corn sugar? I am slowly moving my way up to 5 gallon batches (so close to start!), but have a LBK ready to be bottled on Tuesday. I have a bottling bucket, the corn sugar (Dextrose) and my tubing and all that. I am using 16oz glass bottles (have my capper...

I've also asked friends and family to start buying non-twist off cap beer (preferably without a logo on the glass) and just get theirs when they are done. Between my extra beer intake (I'm not complaining!) and donation beer bottles, I'm getting ready to move to 5 gallon batches and eventually...

Like many, I enjoy a good beer. Went out of my way to find the 'good' ones with better flavor. Started to become a beer snob... So, I wanted to brew my own. Damn, it can get expensive, what if I don't like it? Mr. Beer for $20? Sure. Not a lot lost if I don't like it. Tasted decent. Not great...