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Measured Efficiency - Brewhouse efficiency based on volume, and gravity measured into the fermenter. My measured efficiency is running in the high 60s (percentage), and I'd like to increase it to the low/mid 70s (percentage) as I understand that's around the optimal efficiency desired. What...

What are the implications of my ale fermentation temperatures varying up and down in a yo-yo pattern? My house is poorly insulated, and when the heat comes on the thermometers on my carboys varies between 64 and 72. Of course, this doesn't happen right away, but over a period of several...

Should I use a cooler or a kettle for a mash tun?

Has anyone used the Blichmann HopBlocker? Can you provide an endorsement? I've heard mixed reviews. What's everyone else using as a hopblocker?

Has anyone used one of these with good results and can provide a good endorsement? I've heard mixed reviews...

Has anyone been to Octoberfest in Munich? I'm looking at going next year and figured this would be the best place to get info! Does anyone have any recommendations for places to stay, things to do, etc?

I go back and forth. Sometimes I stir, sometimes I don't. When adding hops, and when not adding hops. I can't detect a noticeable difference between stirring and not stirring. What does everyone else do? On a side note; How about those hop particles that get stuck on the side of the kettle...

Does anyone have a recipe for a Rekorderlig Winter Cider they're willing to share? It would be much appreciated!

Has anyone else had issues using a BoilerMaker and a Plate Chiller? Mine keeps clogging. What have others done to rectify this?

Last night I kegged my latest batch, and today brought it to my house to put in my kegerator. My question is: Has anyone had any issues with transporting kegged beer? Does it affect anything? My corney keg was cleaned with PBW and Star-San, before I kegged the beer. Total trip time was about 1.5...