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I recently kegged a batch of English mild brown ale. After 3 weeks in a keg it still seems to lack much malt flavor. Regardless of the style and how much malt should be tasted, I'm not very happy with it. I would like to try to add some flavor post fermentation and was thinking of using DME to...

I pitched a pale ale with Nottingham on Saturday night and shelved it in my basement. Checked it the next morning expecting activity, but with no signs. Thought the temp in my basement was in range, but after a couple days I realized that my thermometer was off and a new one is now reading 62...

I have looked for this question before I posted it and didn't see anything so I apologize if there is a thread that I missed. Has anyone tried this method: mash, sparge, boil, use an immersion chiller to get wort to about 85 or degrees, put the vessel in a fridge to get it to drop in temp...

Just got my Johnson Temp Controller. Having a little trouble with balancing the desired temp. Is there any trick to where the thermostat on the fridge should be set. Set to run it's coldest so that when the controller kicks in, it is sure to run. Or will this damage the compressor somehow...

I have had a problem during parties with corny kegs floating once they get to the point that they are not heavy enough to stay on the bottom of the tub. I know this will happen with Sanke kegs, but they usually will stay down for quite sometime and not shoot up like a rocket when they become...

Anyone have a site that has the best price on a analog Johnson Control thermostat. I have been searching and there are not many that carry them and for the most part they prices vary by $10.00 up or down. Not being lazy, just trying to use my resources here. Thanks!

I have read many threads on using gelatin for clearing but can't find the answer to my question. Many have said that they don't use secondaries, and instead use gelatin for clearing. Do they rack their beer and gelatin (rehydrated that is) into kegs after the primary? I don't mind the wait of...

I want to brew BierMuncher's Blue Balls Belgian Ale which calls for WhiteLabs 400. Lately I have been using dry yeasts that seem to have cleaner finish and taste compared to liquid yeasts. Can anyone suggest an alternative dry yeast for the WhiteLabs 400 culture? Thanks!

I just brewed my first AG on Sunday and things seemed to go pretty well. Just a general question, do AG batches have a more active fermentation then extract? I know that a lot of factors play into this, but I was just wondering if in general if this was true. Thanks!

I had read a thread awhile back about a hard lemonade recipe and there was a talk of a hard tea recipe. It was going to be posted, but I don't think it ever was. Does anyone have a recipe for the tea? Summer is coming and I need to be ready for the hot days!

I am a extract brewer that wants to make the jump to all grain. I saw the video listed below and it really eased my mind as far as how much was involved. Has anyone watched it and have an opinion on his method. There are 8 seperate videos. Thanks. if the link doesn't work, look under...

Can anyone give me the definition of a modified or unmodified malt. I am reading Charlie Papazian's book and he describes the infusion mash process but refers to well modified or unmodified malts. Can anyone shed some light on this subject. Thanks.

I got a little over zealous on the thermostat on the refrigerator I guess. It appears that I froze the top layer of my keg and apparently it is also frozen somewhere along the dip tube. I'm not getting any flow at all. Any advice besides letting it thaw. Thanks.

I have always transferred my beer into a secondary vessel for conditioning. However, time won't allow me to get some Irish Red ready for the holidays as gifts. I will be letting it sit in the primary for 4 weeks. How long should it bottle condition then if I am not going to use a secondary. I...

I am currently cold conditioning my California Common at about 40 degrees. Does anyone see any issue with this?

I have a batch of NB Irish Red in the primary and will be transfering to secondary this week. I was planning on handing out 6 packs as Christmas this year, but apparently Christmas will be on the 15th this year for my wifes family. It has been in the primary for 9-10 days (Thanksgiving...

How long will homebrew stay fresh in a growler if dispensed from a carbonated keg? Is it similar to taking home beer from a microbrewery and will last a couple of days? I have only conditioned in a growler and never filled with carbed beer. Just don't want to be disappointed by flat beer...

Are there any brewing organizations or brewing clubs in Chicago or Northwest Indiana that anyone knows about?