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Hi, I was just wondering if putting the Yeast in the fermenter first and then pouring the wort on top of it to mix it in would be a good idea. I know some people stir the wort after pitching. I don't, I just pour it on top and put the lid on. What do you think ? CamG

Hi, I have a Double Oatmeal Stout fermenting. It went through a normal fermenting process and after about a week the airlock stopped bubbling. At this point, my plan was to just let it sit in the primary until my current keg of Stout kicked. Didn't want two stouts on at the same time. So...

Hi, I have brewed this beer many times but this time I filled the fermentor up a little to much and it overflowed the airlock while it was at it's peak of performance.... I am over 24hrs at this point and don't think its going to get any worse so I am not concerned about using a blow off...

I purchased a kit yesterday that I thought was a dry Ale I now realize it's a low calorie / low carbohydrate lager. :rolleyes: It uses s-23 yeast and I don't think I can maintain a low enough temp for it. I also don't really want a diet beer ;) My first thought was to see if I can exchange it...

Hi, I have never used plastic before just glass but in an attempt to build up my inventory I picked up a couple of buckets for fast ferments. I washed them with PBW and then used Star San on them and let them dry overnight. I just went to do another rinse with star san before using them...

Hi, I usually end up with more beer in my fermenter than will fit in a keg, So I normaly put the extra 1g of beer in 1L bottles force carb them with a carbination cap and use that as a "taste test" that eveneing. This time I decided before fermenting to take 1/2g of an IPA and 1/2g of a...

Hi, I am just wondering how some of you keep track of whats in your pipeline. Things like fermentation date, Reminders when you should take first S.G reading, When you bottled / keg. I know I can put the date on the Primary, but I am thinking of setting up a calendar just for brewing...

Hi, Guess it's time to introduce myself since I have been lurking around here since 2008.... I found this site 8 years ago out of a strong desire to become a home brewer. I have made many extracts over the years, but I just don't feel satisfied calling it my own. So fast forward to today...

Hi, I finally made my first batch of beer. It was a Coopers Dark Ale. It turned out ok, but I would like to enhance the flavor a bit. I would love to brew something close to a Newcastle Brown Ale or perhaps Young’s Double Chocolate Stout. I have spent some time searching this site and...