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It is my understanding that you're supposed to avoid using regular dish soap with brewing supplies because it leaves a film that can wreck your beer. Is this not commensurate with your experience?

I'll tell you, the variation in ease of label removal is remarkable. Around here, I've found the easiest labels are Amber Bock (though the bottles have a raised 'Michelob' on the glass, which isn't removable and makes them ineligible for competition), and the gosh-darndest are Saranac, with not...

Ok, gang! Thanks a lot, I will consult with my brewing partner and figure out the best course of action.

Well, I'm just crazy enough to find out! ...seriously, though, how would it be made if not boiled?

I was considering doing a 2 gallon batch, of just this, but I wasn't sure if Mr. Beer extract is different from 'pure' extracts - reading up on their products makes it look as though they use 'Booster,' which isn't something I'm familiar with. I don't think it is a hop substitute, as the can...

All; I've come in possession of a Mr. Beer Malt Extract: "Classic American Blonde Ale." It's a pretty wee can, and says on the side that it is intended to make 2 Gallons. I'm running a standard 5-gallon setup, and have no use for it alone. Is it possible to add this to a 5-gallon kit? What...

Hey All; A pal mine and I have just recently bottled our first ever homebrew (Brewer's Best Red Ale kit), and we're both ready to plunge headlong into this lifelong art! As the subject line implies, we're up here in the icy tundra of New York State, though we're lucky enough to have a...