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Question about winter time brewing as we approach the colder months. Would it be safe for me to brew in my basement with a turkey fryer and a propane burner if I opened the window? Just curious because I am afraid of taking a long long time to come to a boil.

Just stumbled across this thread as I'm looking for some ideas on how to make a draft beer system in my home bar. Any updated pictures of how you installed your frig and/or cooling?

Ok, no fuggles. Instead substitute some Simcoe for them. I can understand that. Now should I use 1oz of Simcoe at 20mins or 0.5 at 20mins and 0.5 at flame out?

Ok, this is the first recipe that I have attempted to make on my own (with the help of the free software Q-Brew). Anyway, I am going for a spruce or pine flavored ale for Christmas time. I believe that Chinook hops with impart a pine type aroma and flavor perhaps. Could some of the more...

Not trying to hijack the thread but I figured I would post here instead of making a new thread with the same general topic. What are the thoughts on priming with sugar or using carbtabs? I primed with sugar but the 12oz bottles I filled seem to be slightly flat 3 weeks after bottling...

That's true, I made the pumpkin ale because I wanted pumpkin flavor. I guess I was just worried that I only used 1oz of hops in the boil but I'm gonna let it sit for another week in the primary anyway. I'll check it then and see if it feels like it is missing something (not that it matters...

Quick question and plea for opinions. I'm a bit worried that my Spiced Pumpkin Ale will not be hoppy enough for me in the end. So I'm thinking about dry hopping. There are 2 problems with that however. 1) I've never dry hopped before so am not exactly sure how to do that. 2) I don't have...

Quick question and plea for opinions. I'm a bit worried that my Spiced Pumpkin Ale will not be hoppy enough for me in the end. So I'm thinking about dry hopping. There are 2 problems with that however. 1) I've never dry hopped before so am not exactly sure how to do that. 2) I don't...

Well just an update to this Pumpkin Spice Ale I brewed. (not sure this thread still belongs in this forum) I just wanted to check the SG again tonight to see how the fermentation was going. Last time I checked it was 3 nights ago. Here are a couple of pictures of the hydrometer sample...

Well I switched out the blow tube for a 3pc airlock tonight and checked the S.G. and taste of this brew. It is very very strong in the cinnamon flavor. The S.G. however read 1.014 and my O.G. was around 1.070. Now understand that this is still fermenting well as the airlock is bubbling about...

...after 1 week of bottle conditioning I had to, just had to, taste my first homebrew. It is a Robust Porter kit from Brewer's Best. It has a great coffee, chocolate flavor and is very very smooth. However, there is no head what-so-ever on this. Could this be something I did wrong, am...

Ok, so I was going to transfer this from primary to secondary tonight or tomorrow to help it clear. However, do you think I should let it sit in primary for another week to let the yeast work a bit more or will it be fine to go to secondary? I have no idea what the SG is at at the moment, I...

Well after a hot fermentation (heavy and at about 70 degrees F) for about 5 days I am going to rack this to secondary tomorrow or Saturday. I figure I will let it sit there for 2 to 3 weeks then bottle it. Here is a picture of the amount of trub left in the bottom of the carboy after just 5 days.

Well it was only at about 78 when it started to ferment significantly. It then dropped to about 72 but then spiked back up to 76 when the fermentation began hot and heavy. Since then I have put it in a bath of cold water and the temp has dropped to about 67 in a few hours but it is still...

Ok, this is only my third batch of beer. I made a spiced pumpkin ale and pitch a White Labs Yeast (WLP002). Problem is I pitched it kind of hot, around 80 to 81 degrees F I think (my thermometer may not be working properly). Anyway, I know it is ok because it is fermenting like it is...

Ok, I was planning on making this as an extract version tomorrow. I was going to add the pumpkin to the boil per Yuri's Thunderstruck Pumpkin Ale recipe. My question is, if I do that would I strain when adding to the primary or just leave the pumpkin in there and expect to clean out a massive...

Ok...trying to figure out how to make this recipe as an extract. I very slightly modified the extract recipe that was posted on this thread. Can those of you more knowledgeable (maybe BierMuncher himself) let me know if this looks like it would work and be good for an extract...

What is the best way to get a hydrometer sample from the fermentor without contaminating my beer? I don't have a wine thief (I think that is what it is called) Second, what is the best way to clean and sanitize recycled bottles, mostly Sam Adams bottles? Thanks.

I posted this in the original thread but I figured I would post it here also. Does anyone have or could convert this recipe to an extract or at least a partial since I am a new brewer and that's all I'm capable of at this moment. Thanks ahead of time. I really hope to brew this for...

I am a brand new brewer (first batch is still in primary) and am looking to make a Christmas beer. This one sounds great but I have no idea how to do this as an extract or partial. Would someone be so kind to post a recipe for this as an extract or partial? Thanks.