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I've been really busy and I let my beer sit in the secondary WAY too long, probably about 3-4 months... Should I not bottle it and just throw it out?

I added it 15 minutes before the end of the boil.

I use a bucket for the primary, then I rack into the carboy. But I like carboys more.

Use a tote from walmart.

Your LHBS might have kits set up with the grain, hops, malt, etc.. I know mine does. They should be able to help you find the right one for your taste.

I'm in the process of making a pale ale... I used Irish Moss and I'm about to bottle it. How can I make sure not to get the moss in my brew? It's all floating on top. I don't have a filter. Should I just strain it out with a medal strainer?

I have a cider that I started over a week ago and it's still fermenting. It's been fermenting REALLY slow. It's quite cloudy and is starting to get some sediment on the bottom... Can I rack it now, maybe add some yeast nutrient? Is so, how much nutrient should I add for a 1 gallon batch of...

Sweet. Thanks a ton man!

Thanks a ton, Doug! That's super helpful! Do you brew into the Coors container, or does it hook up to the TAD bottles?

It's a 50-75 lb siphon CO2 tank.

Also, you said you connected a CO2 tank to it, to force carbonate, how did you go about that? I have a HUGE tank for filling my paintball CO2 canisters. Anyway to force carb with that?

Thanks! Any way it could be done in 2 weeks? I was thinking of doing a couple bottles as well, that way I can try it early. I'm completely out of brews and can't wait to try it!!! Also having some friends over in a few weeks. :/

Just got a Tap-A-Draft system, and I'm about to bottle my beer into it (in a week). I was wondering if there was anything different I should do for a Tap-A-Draft, then I would for glass bottles. Just stick to what the recipe says for priming sugar?

Thanks everyone!

It's working now! Can't wait to try it!

I'm new to cider, but I do know that if you boil it, it will never clear. I would try added a bit more in the way of camden tabs. Also, crush then up before you put them in. You can always try brewing with the natural yeasts, though it would give it a different taste.

I'm using uv pasteurized cider, from my local orchard. I also added a little bit of cinnamon, cloves, honey, and brown sugar. I don't expect it to clear, an for this one, I don't care too much. Since it's my first one, I'm probably going to drink it all, not show other people. I didn't boil it...

Or anything that I can do during the brewing process.

New to the whole cider thing... Is there anything I can add to make my cider more clear?

Thanks!