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I'm now brewing my 5th batch (Wheat, Brown, Heather, Pilsner, Barleywine). My friends have mentioned and I have noted a subtle yeasty taste to all the beers so far. Is this a product of homebrewing? Would filtering send it away? Does my process need more patience (am I kegging to quickly)...

I've brewed 3 batches now (Wheat, Brown Ale, and Heather Ale). All came out with a distinct sweet flavor. Is it the beers or my fermentation process? I'm working on a Pilsner now and hoping for a different result. Also, while I have your attention, all my brews have been very dark, even...

My last batch (Heather Ale) came out tasty, but had a carbonation issue. My friends thought the beer seemed rather flat, so I pushed the CO2 up about 3 psi. Next time the beer didn't seem any more carbonated, but the head was excessive. What gives? Does the brew influence the the bubble...

Open 1/4 turn or all the way and why? :mug:

I think my regulator is broken. I can't get it to set at a particular pressure; even with the regulator closed, the pressure (somewhat slowly) maxes out. I took it apart and noticed a leak around the central needle-valve. I fear it's busted. Can someone confirm? So now I can't keep...

I clean and sanitize fermenter, carboy, racking cane, tubing, keg, etc. as soon as I'm finished using them, then let them sit and air-dry. Should I sanitize again right before I use the equipment or are we ok? :mug:

I'm getting ready to keg some Brown Ale. Direction call for it to condition for 4 weeks (in the fridge). Can I carbonate now, or wait till then end if the 4 weeks for best results. :mug:

I'm just brewing my second batch (Brown Ale) and have noticed something new. I'm now on 10+ days after pitching the yeast and am now in my carboy to condition. Most yeast has already settled to the bottom (no more CO2 production). However, I noticed tiny bubbles rising to the surface. Once...

First, hi all! I'm glad to join this fine group of beer lovers. I've come home! Now, to questions. I am just polishing off my first keg of homebrew and need some advice before starting number 2. 1) Can I store my CO2 in the fridge? I heard that this could cause overcarbonation. 2)...