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I am selling some of my brewing equipment. I dont brew that much anymore. It takes a lot of time. I want to condense my time as much as possible. -Mash tun and HLT $150 for both -Bayou burner $35 -6.5 gallon brew buckets with lid $10 each -5 gallon carboy $20 each -6.5 gallon carboy $30...

I am selling some of my brewing equipment. I dont brew that much anymore. It takes a lot of time. I want to get into single pot BIAB with no sparge. I want to condense my time as much as possible. You can have everything for $500. There are also individual prices Kegs $35 each. $175 for all...

Hello everyone, It has been a long time since I have brewed beer. I have been condensing down my equipment and looking to shorten my brew day. I discovered BIAB and I like the idea of using one vessel. I had heard that it has a smoother malty and there is less tannin leaching. I love all of...

For those who live in MI or are lucky enough to find jolly pumpkin beers I was curious about a Bam Biere kind of clone. This recipe from NB http:/:www.northernbrewer.com/documentation/allgrain/AG-PetiteSaison.pdf Sounds great but will this be sour or come out sour ? I love the bam because...

I had a question about house strain yeast. I am assuming this is a yeast used by breweries that is used is most but not all of their beers like Bells Brewery in MI. They have their unique yeast and then have a couple other ones for there specialty beers? The actual question is what is a good...

Hello, My name is Andrew. I live around the Ann Arbor Area. I am originally from Genesee County. Does anyone know around either two areas how or where to purchase large bulk base malt grain? I am looking at 2 base malts to start. Maris Otter (or golden promise) and American pale malt. IF...

I made an extract oatmeal stout a while ago. The kit itself was old and I let in the keg after I brewed it for a while as well. I finally sampled it (kit sat 6 months to a year and sat in keg for 6 months) and its not great. Dumping it would be like putting my dog down. So I was wondering if...

I have been using Iodaphor for a while... havent had a bad batch because of it. But, its stains.... Can be messy... Hate the smell. I wanted to see if anyone has made a switch or thoughts of Which people on here prefer.... -Andrew

Has anyone used the THermapen precision? THoughts on the .01 accuracy over .7 ?????

I saw the new Thermo K Plus handheld thermometer. It usually goes for 125 and the probe is additional 60 but the probe is free for today i think. The accuracy (after talking to the represenative) was accurate to within a degree. Has anyone used this and had good luck? or is it just that new?

has anyone seen or know how to make a strongbow cider clone?

hey whats up guys? I just got my HLT and MT cooler kit from adventures in homebrewing and I am looking for my first good all grain recipe for while the season is still chilly here in MI. If anyone has had Arcadia Nut brown ale responders should have an idea of what I am talking about. This...

I have a question about aging. Because Cider has to sit for a while to age properly should one use a neutral spirits for the air lock so as not to let bacteria get into the fermenter then after fermentation is done just use a plug on the carboy so nothing can get in or out???

hey guys I posted once before about 5 gal all grain and extract batches but due to few responses I wanted to post again and add more info. I live in an apartment. No balcony. i was in a rush to get a place so I just signed here. But its private entrances so I can open my door and brew right...

hey guys, i have a question about proper aging. It pertains to both beer and cider. I had one batch of cider turn to vinegar i believe (jury still out) I realize i have made some mistakes like not having exactly 5 gallons (more oxygen space in carboy) and not properly sanitizing (idophor...

hey guys whats up? I brewed a cheap Coopers kit that I had laying around that I wanted to try before I go back to AIH kits. Used 1 lbs amber 1 lbs light DME and 1 cup dk brown sugar. Use safale 04 (english) and ferm temp at 66. Maybe a little lower at night. Ferm stopped at 1.024...

hey guys whats up? I was looking at kettles and stoves for doing full extract boils and also for eventual AG boils (both would be boil a 6.5 or so amount and boil off down to 5 gallon). What is a good stove and size kettle I should look at getting that I wont grow out of for a while. I...

hey guy i had a couple questions on the coopers kits. One recipie from their website said -One can ESB -Brew enhancer 1 -200 g Molasses I called a local HBS and they adviced NOT using the Molasses. Use a golden syrup and DME. I was thinking about using dark brown sugar and light...

hey guys... I made some of the Brandon O'graff and changed a few things. I may have posted this a while back. Well I have had it sitting in the basement for a couple months now waiting for the temp here in MI to drop so I could serve it during the cold season. Well I looked at it after i...

Hey guys Im new to kegging and have a couple ideas. Im trying to save money and also build a sweet setup. FIRST what do you guys think of this setup for the money? http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004WMK28W/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20 SECOND My plan is take a small freezer I have and make...