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I'm getting back into brewing and I'm switching to 2.5g BIAB batches. Previously I was doing 1g all grain or 2.5g extract batches inside on the cooktop. Before I start buying any of the equipment I just want to make sure I'm getting the best stuff. I'm planning on getting a Bayou SQ14 propane...

I'm trying to come up with a recipe to brew with a friend I only see a few times a year. He's a big fan of Imperial IPA's like Hop Stoopid and Hop Wallop so I would like to do something along those lines. I have a bag of DME I'm going to use and I would also like to get rid of some older hops...

Right now I ferment in a closet next to my air handler and since my wife is home during the day with our kid, the house stays pretty cool most of the time. During the day the temperatures in the closet may climb above 75 degrees but I have never checked the ambient temperatures. I'm going to...

I want to brew a Milk Stout soon but wanted a fairly simple recipe. I was going to do the Left Hand clone that's on here but didn't want to convert it to extract. The beer recipe for this week over at the Homebrewer's Association just happened to be a Milk Stout from Jamil's book. For my...

I'm doing my first partial mash batch this weekend and have a question. These are the steps I use for my 2.5 gallon extract batches: Add 1.5 gallons to the brew pot for my steeping/boiling Add 1 gallon to the fermentor Add the wort to the fermentor Add extra water to get to 2.5 gallons...

Is this kit a good deal? I want to carbonating beer in 2L bottles since I don't have room currently for a keg setup. http://stores.kegconnection.com/Detail.bok?no=247

Right now I'm doing 2.5 gallon extract batches but i'm restricted to the times I can brew because my wife hates the smell of brewing. I want to get a propane burner so I can brew whenever I want and cleanup will probably be easier. What would be a good budget burner? I'm thinking of just...

I'm looking to brew a fall beer and thought something with pumpkin or pumpkin spices would be good. I love pumpkin pie but have never tried any pumpkin beers. Does anyone know of a good recipe for extract brewing? I plan on doing a 2.5 gallon batch so i'm not looking for a kit. The recipe...

I posted this in the extract forum but didn't get a response. I might brew tomorrow so I was hoping to get an answer. I'm going to be brewing something similar to the Fixed Gear clone from Northern Brewer but I'll be using Briess Golden Light DME and it will just be a 2.5 gallon batch. My...

I'm going to be brewing something similar to the Fixed Gear clone from Northern Brewer but I'll be using Briess Golden Light DME and it will just be a 2.5 gallon batch. My question is should I put in the DME at the start of the boil or wait till the last 15 minutes so I just sanitize it? Fixed...

Check out this new brewery opening soon in Longwood. http://www.thehourglassbrewery.com/ http://www.orlandobeerguide.com/2/post/2012/07/hourglass-brewing-set-to-open-in-longwood.html

My father in law is interested in brewing but he doesn't like bitter beers like I've been brewing. He is Cuban and generally sticks with Modelo Especial, Presidente or Dos Equis when he drinks. Can anyone recommend a good extract kit that would be good to introduce him to better beer?

Does this look like an infection? It looks like mold might be floating on the top. This beer has been fermenting for two and a half weeks and was put in the fridge to cold crash on Sunday. Then last night I put it on the counter to settle out before bottling tonight.

I'm currently boiling this Bigfoot Clone recipe and it says to add the dry hops 45 minutes after the boil. Does that sound like a good idea? I thought it was best to wait till most of the fermentation was complete.

I looked this up using the google search and found a few topics but none with any first hand experience. The only time I usually get to brew is at night on the stove top but my wife complains that the smell of boiling makes it hard for her to sleep. I know I should get an outdoor burner but...

What do you think would be the best type of oak for an American Barleywine. The recipe i'm using is a Bigfoot clone but is higher ABV than the original. This is the selection I have to choose from at my LHBS: American - Light Toast American - Heavy Toast French - Medium Toast Hungarian -...

I was looking to see if I could find cheap 5 gallon barrels locally and found that Lakeridge Winery is selling 50 Gallon Whiskey Barrels for $100. I don't have room for anything that big but if anyone else is interested, go ahead and call or email them. They are located in Clermont. 50...

I'm not seeing any bubbles or foam after rehydrating and proofing some US-05. Could it be a bad packet?

I looked on the forum and many people recommend using Malta bottles for high gravity beer. I checked a local store that carries about 7-8 different brands of Malta and each one had twist off caps. Does anyone know a better solution or am I stuck with 12oz bottles of Barley Wine?