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Brewing an ipa with extract and shooting for big flavor and aroma. Software telling me I'm at 79 IBUs. Planning to add 3lbs of the dme and start the 60 min boil and add the remaining 3lbs of dme and wheat @ 15. I know that less malt will lower the hop utilization of the warrior so should I be ok...

I'm looking for some advise about how long to soak oak cubes in whiskey? I'm making a porter that I am going to add medium plus toast oak cubes soaked in whiskey. I look around and northern brewer says to soak the oak cubes for 1-2 days. However, I've also read threads where some say to soak...

Trying to make a smooth ipa with a big aroma. OG is 1.062 FG is 1.019 Using .75oz magnum at 60 .5 FF and .5 citra at 10 1 FF and 1 citra before whirlpool 1 ff and 1 citra before immersion cool 1 ff and 1.5 citra dry hop Too much aroma. Should I back it down a bit?

Shooting for a smooth IPA with lots of flavor and aromoa. Keeping the grain bill simple, the hops are the star of this show. Looking for feeback on the recipe. Batch size: 5 ga Grain bill: 13 lbs Pale 6oz amber Hops: (magnum and FF are pellet, citra is whole) .75oz magnum @ 60 .5oz...

Me and the Mrs. are planning a visit to Portland and Seattle, and knew this was the place to get some suggestions about what breweries and brew pubs to visit. We are going to be there during the Bones & Brews Festival in Portland and plan on checking that out. What are the can't miss spots...

I need some help with 2 items. 1. Leaky Manifold?- It looks like I have a leak in the gas manifold. I sprayed soapy water and there is foam building up around the manifold. There is a picture of it below. How do i fix this? I tried to tighten the bolt, but it wouldn't budge. Do i have to...

Who doesn't like a good looking krausen! I brewed a batch of Brown Ale this weekend and watching the krausen develop never gets old. Thought it would be fun for everyone to post some pics of their krausen through the stages, plus it could be helpful for beginners to get a visual of what it...

I'm needing some help/advice about drilling the holes in the door of my fridge. My fridge says it has "fresh food door shelves" and has a few little holes in a few places in the inside wall of the fridge door. I have included a picture of the inside door wall to show the holes. The door...

Anyone out there use a wired or wireless grill thermometer to monitor the temperature of their mash? I was thinking of using one that I used in my grill a few months ago, and let's just say that it isn't accurate. I thought the picture was funny. 170 is one hot glass of ice water!

I'm trying to take apart my valve assembly to install a dip tube and it won't come apart. The nut on the outside is on tight and the assembly on the inside just spins. Tried everything to grip the inside to stop it from spinning. no success. Anyone else have this problem? How did you fix it?

Making a black ipa that calls for dry hopping. Been in primary for a week and I just took a reading; it is exactly where it should be at 1.012 There is still a layer of yeast on the top. Can I just toss the pellets in on top, or should I rack to a secondary. I know that nowadays most people...

I'm looking for some advice/feedback/opinions on the best fermentation vessel. I am making 5 gallon batches. 5 Gallon Glass Carboy w/ a blowoff tube- I've read that this method will expell excess kraeusen which is a good thing b/c the kraeusen has excess yeast and hop resins that cause...

Anyone have a good solution for marking liquid measurement levels in the brew pot. Trying to see if anyone anyone has found something that works other than having to drill more holes(and pay more $$!) to install a sight glass.

What is the reason to go w/ stainless steel valves over brass?

I am going to make an all grain system from cooler. I plan to make 5 gallon batches, but I also will also want to be able making bigger beers such as imperial stouts,etc. Is a 40-50qt cooler to big for standard 5 gallon batches? What is the idea size of coolers to use? If possible i'd prefer...

Moved my first batch into dry-hopping stage today. Attached a picture. I'm making a hoppy pale ale