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There used to be a couple guys who ran a distillery during the prohibition on my family's land. I found a buried stash of old bottles but the odd part is I'm finding the screw end of lightbulbs with them. Does anyone know if the bulbs are significant to the making of whiskey back then or what...

I have been bottling my last few batches using carbonating sugar. It works great but I dont like all the sediment that sits on the bottom. Is it possible to carbonate in the keg and then bottle it? Or will it flatten out over time? How do you get rid of stuff on the bottom?

I am starting a small scale brewery/grill. I plan on only doing 2 or 3 beers while still offering bud/coors etc. It will seat about 100 people. What size of system would be ideal. And what are some good companies that offer quality equipment for such systems. I looked into the sabco brew...

I do all grain. I just made a 5 gallon batch of stout. I just tried it and it seems a bit watered down. What would the proper process be to get a full 5 gallons out of a batch. I ended up with 4 gallons and just added 1 gallon of water to fermenter. I think thats my problem. Any...

When I boil out my wort gets a slimey snotty substance that I have to filter out. The beer turns out fine but what is it and how to I avoid it.

I am looking at buying a trailer. A motorcycle enclosed trailor. I want to put about 5 taps on the outside and maybe a grill on the other. Does anyone have something like this, pics of one, website. I'm just looking for ideas right now. Kinda ultimate tailgate or party on the go for home...

I just bottled for the first time. I have always kegged. How long does it need to sit in the bottles for it to carbonate. How long should I wait to crack the first one open?

My buddy is having a bachelor party in later June. I am in search of a great pale ale recipe. Any suggestions?

I made a 5 gallon batch of beer. I want to do bottle a gallon for my sister in law using fresh raspberries, frozen raspberries, or raspberry extract. Which is better and how much do I use for one gallon?

I have always kegged my beer. I have a wedding to go to so I would like to bottle some and give to friends. I have made a 5 gallon batch. I would like to bottle just a gallon or two. How much priming sugar would i need for one gallon and when do I add it?

I want to start brewing on a bigger level. I have searched for better brewing systems. What is a good system that would allow me to produce quality beer, and be able to produce larger amounts. Example: Lets say I want to be able to produce 3 1/2 barrels a day. I have seen videos on...

Is there beer software out there that keeps track of recipes, costs, etc.. If so whats the best one

I tried a wheat recipe and love it. I want to try honey this time. How will this effect my beer, when do i need to add it, during boil, during fermentation?? Will it taste bad?? etc....

What is the recommended PSI for co2. My beer is producing to much head. What can I do to control this. It is in a keg

I have made a couple batches so far. I want to have a party mid summer as a tasting party only flaw is I'm restricted on cooling space. How long can beer be good at room temp if I go straight from fermenter to keg. Is this even possible?

I want to put my brew name on pint glasses. I'm no artist by any means. Does anyone know a company that can help make a logo and make pint glasses at a decent price?

I just made my first oatmeal stout. It has been fermenting exactly one week today. My airlock stopped bubbling a few days ago and I tried a sample and it tastes just like I like it. The hydrometer says its done but the recipe calls for 2 week fermentation. Can I go ahead and keg or do I wait...

I want to try an oatmeal stout. It recommends a secondary fermentation. How important is this? I have never done a secondary one. What all do I need to do for it?

My 30th bday is in July. I'd like to throw a party with 3.. 1/6 barrels of home brew. Sad thing is all my friend drink bud or coors and claim everything else sucks cuz lets face it, they are *****'s and never tried anything else....What are some good recipes to convert a bud light drinker or...

My beer is 3.8% on an all grain batch. What do I need to do diffrent to get a higher abv?