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thanks everyone. i steeped grains in 4 gal. of water. after alot of reading im seeing alot of the same things being said about sierra nevada clones and some IPA's . So time is of the essence lol. On a side note I am new to kegging this is my first kegged batch. I am fine with the...

trial and error... i guess coming out of the element of a smaller brew pot. My wife had a funny joke saying it was the best tasting light beer she ever had lol. does that also explain why the head is very thin and barely there?

\my Og was 1.054 and final was 1.010 and this was Extract

I have been home brewing for a little over a year now i beleive this is my 6th batch. My concern is my latest batch it is a spiced ale http://www.mdhb.com/recipies/RUDOLPH.pdf <--recipe here. I followed all directions and not sure what or where i went wrong. my previous batches have been...

:mug:I have not got my whole keg set up yet but i have been browsing around so today i just picked up from a gentlemen on craigslist a completely filled 20# co2 tank. He said he used it for guiness kegs and the tank is a co2 nitrogen blend does this sound right?. he said he used it for a few...

How long can you keep your bottles conditioning? are different styles of beer various? Im asking because I will be getting married this october and I had planned on making my own beers (different styles) for the wedding. SO i was trying to figure out if some of the batches i make now or have in...

I just wanted to follow up with you guys this beer turned out great. I used the 3.2.1 method and just tasted this last night. everything i was looking for good color. tasty not to sweet nor too bitter and then the strong alcohol kick to finish. The head is a little lacking but hey im happy...

ok i was just scared of the oxygen getting to it...i wasnt sure if it would still be good to drink It is not possible to get anyone sick would it?

Lol so i added what you said to my batch after about 10 hours i came home to check for activity in my airlock and the lid was blown completely off my ale pale i made sure it was locked down tight lol i put the lid back on and it is still bubbling like crazy but is the batch still good since the...

Thanks for the replies. So with the ingredients i have already including 3 lbs of malt extract plus 1 can of liquid extract would adding 1 more pound of extra light malt extract over do it? I was also thinking of adding Honey into the mix. I dont want the honey to be too strong so how much...

I have made 2 batches so far. My first being ok but the second i made after reading more and understanding more this batch turned out great but my ABV was a little lower then the packaged ingredients said. My question now being I purchased a ingredient kit from True Brew it is a belgian ale what...

Unhopped Light Malt Extract (1 can) Extra Light Dried Malt Extract (1 lb) Light Dried Malt Extract (1 lb) Wheat Dried Malt Extract (1 lb) Belgian Candy Sugar (1 lb) Pale Grain Malt (.375 lb) Grain Steeping Bag Northern Brewer Hop Pellets (1 oz) Styrian Goldings Hop Pellets (1 oz)...

I have made 2 batches so far. My first being ok but the second i made after reading more and understanding more this batch turned out great but my ABV was a little lower then the packaged ingredients said. My question now being I purchased a ingredient kit from True Brew it is a belgian ale...

Ok Im back with another Question. haha So my nut brown ale has been sitting in secondary for over a week now. I now have a hydrometer but do not have a base reading. should i take a reading now and then another reading in a few days to determine if i should bottle?

Hey all Im a first time brewer from MD just got my kit on Christmas and loving the hobby already. My first batch is sitting in secondary because i just followed the directions with the kit. My next batch i will listen to just about everyone on this site and just let sit in Primary for 2 weeks...

thanks to both of you. I dont feel as worried now but hey it is my first so i can only improve. and grizzly... man do those bottles sound delicious pecan pie porter watermelon wit

Hey everyone i just stumbled on to this website today and now wish i would have found it sooner. I just got a home brew kit for christmas and was so excited to get started i only went by the directions that came with the kit. I had muntons pre-hopped nut brown ale and i started fermenting in the...

Hey everyone i just stumbled on to this website today and now wish i would have found it sooner. I just got a home brew kit for christmas and was so excited to get started i only went by the directions that came with the kit. I had muntons pre-hopped nut brown ale and i started fermenting in the...