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First time venturing into the 'non-beer' threads. Forgive me if this is the incorrect place, but it is more a discussion on a commercial beer than homebrewing. I opened a Montucky Cold Snack again last night, it's been a while. Why do i like that beer so much? It's a very basic...

This may not be the best place/post... but i thought of my favorite thrifty jolly home brewer @bracconiere when i saw this... https://www.morebeer.com/products/cellarscience-fresh-dry-wine-yeast.html I am not a cider/wine maker, so maybe this is old news. But 500g of up to 16% cider yeast...

Hey @BrewChatter ... I hope it is OK I posted this here. Lots of eyes come here for good deals, and this is a GREAT deal! If this is not cool here, holler at me, I can delete it. (note- this is from the "Sponsor" section on HBT!) ~~~~~~~~ Hey Fellow Brewers! We wanted to say Hi 👋 and introduce...

Hello community. I am changing my brew system and have decided to move to some form of quick disconnect system, as I will be moving a 1/2" ID pump line for an all-in-one system. I see about 3 major types: Quick Disconnect, Cam Locks, and then Blichmann's proprietary system. So, I was hoping to...

Hey all. Pretty good freebie add-on if you spend enough at Williams Brewing. Again- this is CA Bay Area, so shipping on some items may kill any benefit for you East Coasters. Cheers all! https://www.williamsbrewing.com/Free-Gifts-for-The-Holidays

Fyi all... this shop in the East Bay has an annual clearance sale. (I still have carbonation caps from last year i have yet to use). They have will call in San Leandro. Some decent prices on pumps, intertap faucets, and misc. odds and ends. https://www.williamsbrewing.com/FallClearanceSale

Had anyone else seen this? I did a title search here, did not see it. Forgive me if this is a duplicate. I am curious as to the process. Looks like end user adds water and yeast. Some sort of dehyrated wort?? They refer to some 'trade secrets'- clever marketing OR did they patent some new...

Nothing huge, but I feel like this little shop doesn't get a lot of plugs here. If you are local in the Bay Area, they have will call. Deal expires tomorrow, so... not sure if it will help anyone too much! Sacks end up starting at like $34 with deal...

Anybody ever add oxygen to their yeast starters? I know it makes a HUGE difference in turning wort into beer. Does it make a difference on a yeast starter with a stir plate? Assuming all best practices for cleaning, sanitizing, etc are followed, will it make a noticeable difference? My plan is...

It's canned by Gorden Biersch in San Jose! Did i miss a merger, or is this just smart buisness? Also, anyone try it yet? I am too lazy to go get a bottle for comparison (oh yeah, and the shut-down). Note- only is Cali right now

Spike Flex+ for $300, regular $375. In their bargain cave section, so functional but maybe blemished somehow. I think shipping is included too. SOMEONE ELSE PLEASE BY THIS ASAP SO I DO NOT!!!! If it's there in the morning i am really worried i will snag it Thank you...

Hey all. So i finally realized the economies of making large yeast starters and saving some. I did a 5 gallon batch of a basic pilsner. I added what is probably about a 2 to 3L starter size of wlp800. I picthed at 47, then let it rise to 54 where i am holding it. This is only my second lager...

Such a dumb question. I am sure the answer is super easy. But i just cannot seem to open a 55# sack of grain without little plastic shards getting loose. Anybody know the secret? I've tried pulling the string. Not pulling the string but using a box knife. Using scisscors. Nothing has worked...

Hey all. Still kinda new to yeast harvesting, starters, etc. (Can't believe i waited this long!! Such a money saver!!) Anyways... i got a big 'ole 5L flask coming soon. Here's my question: Can i start with a fresh pack of yeast (say, Imperial which is my go-to) and immediatley make a large 5L...

Hello All. Was hoping to pick some of your brains on this yeast. It is my first time using it and I have read it certainly requires a proper Diacetyl Rest. Ale A09 Pub Yeast pitched 11/30 (Sat) 10:30pm Temp: 65f OG: 1.064 Current Gravity: 1.017 12/4 (Wed) 11:30am. So it has been fermenting...

Trying to get a bench capper cheap. Standard 26mm size. Shipping would probably kill the deal. Local pickup? In the Sacramento CA area (95820). Was hoping for like $20. Wishful thinking but figured couldn't hurt to ask. Thanks all!! :bott:

If you are near a More Beer showroom they have 15% basically anything in the store. I grabbed a few bulk sacks today at the Concord location. Viking pale was $25 (plus 15% off!). There were a few older sacks for $15.00 of misc grains. If you could split it with a few buddies it would be a steal!

Hello all! I was hoping to get a group buy going for the Sacramento CA area! (And all surrounding communities) I am willing to help run it. Unfortunatly, i do not have: -a brewery/lhbs/company to get it from -any contacts of anyone else in the area that would buy Other than those two huge...

Hey all- mostly posting this for two reasons: I thought this thing was like $2,000- but they have it at $2749. When did that jump? Also, better hope the lawyers don't get ahold of this!

Hello all. I could not find a current thread on this so forgive me if this an errant new post. I have a monster mill 3 (not pro) using a low rpm 2" drill- i can vary the rpm. I try to keep it around 160-200 rpm (by sound/look- nothing scientific). I do brew in a bag (using an arbor fab 600...