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My brother-in-law had his airlock get plugged over night. He woke to the sound of some explosion in his house, went down to investigate, and saw the lid to his fermenter lying on the floor with wort dripping from the ceiling. Blow-off hoses have their purpose. I just read this...no intention...

A homebrew supplier I once used suggested I make a "tea" of hops when dry hopping. It's quite effective. Here's how: In a small sauce pan, boil 1 cup of water In a second sauce pan boil 1/2 cup of water. Add hops to the one cup of water pan and remove heat from both pans. Stir hops in water...

I bought some of these Whirlfloc tablets from a supplier I just discovered. He offered both these and the regular Irish Moss. Do you just throw one in your 5 gallon batch while it's brewing or what? Thought I'd try these--I'm always looking for the newer and possibly easier way to get things done.

I was told by my supplier to add Camden tabs (1 tab/gallon brew) to the mix to eliminate any wild yeasts on this mead I just brewed. He was advised to do this by some lady in his local brew club who does meads very often and very successfully, too. I can't tell you anything about the results...

Greetings to all! Never knew there was a homebrew forum--never really looked before. I just got back into homebrewing. I don't know why I got away from it. Anyhoo, I dove in by making a batch of mead and a batch of ale last weekend. Look forward to brewing a lot more!

First, let me dispense with the introduction. I'm brand new to this forum and never thought I'd find a hombrew forum. Imagine my delight when I found this! I'm thrilled to be here! I got away from homebrewing for a few years and jumped back in last weekend by making a batch of a mead (5 gals)...