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I have a Red Flanders that I plan to add cherries to (my first sour). My problem is that the beer is already in secondary (7 months) and I know I won't have room for the 5lbs+ cherries in my 5 gallon carboy as I minimized headspace originally. My thought was to put the cherries in a new...

I have an Old Ale (very young) that I think may have a bitter/sweetness imbalance. I under estimated by boil off rate and over shot my OG by .007 (the IBU's were already on the low end of the style). The beer has reached terminal gravity and the sample I took was quite sweet. So this has me...

If using a barrel for secondary aging, it an airlock necessary versus filling to brim and then adding a rubber stopper. Obviously I would need to be certain that the beer had reached terminal gravity. This is for a first use (non-sour) beer. I am thinking the answer for a sour barrel would...

Hi Folks...another new pump owner here and I am trying to make some decisions about QDs. Mainly I am trying to decide if I should use Male or Female QDs on my hoses. What are you guys doing? my initial thoughts: -Female QD's on the hoses would limit spills while disconnecting (fluid in...

I could only find a few references to using Ribbon Cain syrup on the forum. I recently used some in a tried and true Belgium Dubbel recipe (just finished kegging). Anybody else? Results? thanks JR

Been slanting for awhile, but never seen one like this, WLP-023 Burton Ale - 11 days old. Is this ok?

I am wrapping the my Electric HLT project. I only have 110v, so I am using a 1500W element controlled by a Ranco unit. But my heating element seems to be rusting??? My overall goal is to prepare my strike water the night before brew day and run my Ranco off a timer that will start heating...

Please pardon the "this is my first xxx, I am worried about yyy, should I do zzz" thread. I have my first lager (an Octoberfest) in primary (just completed 2 weeks). I am using WLP-820 yeast with a 1 gallon starter. I have been taking a few gravity samples to try and time when to do a D...

Hey guys and gals, I have been brewing AG for 1 full year now and am loving it. But, I have on a few occasions had an issue with head retention. Most of my beers have had great head retention (lace, etc) except for 3 (out of 21). I have read and re-read all the head retention threads, but...

Hey, do you guys periodically replace your plastic bucket fermentors after so many batches. I never considered this, but the guys on Brew Strong mentioned it briefly. So I wondering what the general practice should be. Replace after so many batches, or just wait till its stained, scratched...

I am considering my first Parti-gyle. I plan to make an English style Barleywine based on Jamil's book. I am trying to figure out what to make as the second weaker beer. Grain bill looks like this: 92.5% English Pale Malt 3.7% CaraMunich 3.7% Crystal (120L) I calculated that I...

Hi gang, looking for some advice from the collective.... I have on many times used Bernie's method of washing yeast with great success (thanks Bernie). I am brewing a bitter on Friday, so I kicked off a starter made from washed WLP-002 last Sat. He's the thing...the washed yeast (2nd gen)...

Seems like this is getting hard to find. I have a gallon of pool grade stuff that I purchase about 4 years ago. what do you think? Usable for water adjustments?:o

Just curious, has anybody tried simply using your primary fermenter for creating your starter? Seems like it would be very convienent and less opportunity for break downs in your sanitation process. You would simply go straight from the kettle on top of the starter.... A couple of...

I kicked off a 2 qt starter on Sunday in preparation for brewing yesterday (Tuesday). Things came up and I had to cancel my brew day. :( Now it will likely be about 2 weeks before I can get back to it (travel, etc). Should I just leave the starter alone (at room temp with foil on the lid)...

I did a search, but couldn't find an answer. When draining my 10 gal keggle into (2) seperate 6 gal fermentors, what do I do to make sure that I get equal gravities in each bucket? If I am whirlpooling, will that solve it? how fast will stratification re-occur (i.e. how often do I need to...

So I was preparing a starter in advance of brew day. I was done boiling and had just concluded that the wort was cooled enough for pitching when......a fly dive bombs right into the pot:mad: So, giving in to my fears. I fished him out, put the pot back on the burner and starter over. But...

I don't have a scale, but need to measure out 3/4 lb of Oats (instant variety). Does anyone have a ball park idea of how many Cup(s) that might be? thanks :mug:

I have been recently increasing my batch volumes in order to collect extra wort for use as starters. Is it ok to use a wheat malt starter for a non wheat beer? thanks :mug:

First, let me say thanks for all the advice I have found on this board. I have been brewing for about 6 mos and would be no where without this board. I did a search on this topic and found some info, but would like to get some clarification. I have a Hefe in primary at 62 deg F. It is...