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I used Wyeast 1581 Belgian Stout to make an Allagash Black Clone. Highly recommend this yeast. It gives just enough aromas and esters to still have that Belgian feel to it, but it still fermented out REALLY dry and clean, and let the resulting beer have a fantastic malt and roast character. (I...

Anyone have experience using a "Fermwrap Carboy Warmer"? It's winter in L.A. (I know, what a joke, right?) so the 55-65 degree ambient temps are great for most ales, but I have a Belgian Trippel in secondary that I am having trouble keeping warm. (OG 1.082) Plus want to get better at...

Follow up: I did use the korny keg as primary fermenter on Double Black IPA. Some advantages...poured very hot wort right into it and sealed it up and let it cool while I cleaned up my brewing gear. Removed the pressure release valve and stuck in an airlock with a cork. Blowoff was messy, but...

Thanks Clonefarmer, exactly what I wanted to know!! Also I happened to be considering a Double IPA for my next batch :mug:

Any recommendations for amount or type of hops to use for dry hopping with a 5 gallon batch? Are any finishing hops good? If dry hopping to an existing recipe, do you skip the final hop addition?

This could be a game-changer, thanks for posting!! I just got myself set up with a kegging system and CO2 tank. I also happen to have 5 old korny kegs which don't seem to be able to hold pressure. But now I think I may try to use them for primary and/or secondary fermentation. What...