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This is driving me insane. I have significant foaming issues on only one of my kegs (currently 3 others attached to same CO2 tank and manifold). I use the set-it-and-forget-it method at 11-12 psi, so I am not thinking it is close to being overcarbed. Here are the details: Keezer @ 40 deg F...

Brewed a NB Brown Ale that I added 0.25oz of Hazelnut extract to at kegging (starting to think this was barely anything). It has been about 4-5 weeks in the keg and it just doesn't have much flavor. I am considering popping the top and adding some other flavor to the keg and re-sealing. I am...

Guys, I am stumped and need some help. Little background: Have only brewed extract kits to-date. Recently built a keezer and started kegging 4 batches ago. Also have a separate freezer used as temp controller for fermenting. Have used the same buckets, carboys, kettle, and all other equipment...

What are peoples' thoughts and experiences with adding oak chips to different brews? I recently picked up a bag of oak chips at my LHBS and was thinking of adding them to the secondary of my recently brewed Honey Porter after soaking them in bourbon or another alcohol. Or, should I wait to...

Guys, I am at a loss. I need your help. Quick background: First batch kegged has been sitting in kegerator for ~4 weeks. A few weeks ago I posted because I went to check the system after approx 2 weeks to find my CO2 tank empty. I went through extensive leak testing of everything and found NO...

First corny was filled and hooked up to CO2 tank 2 weeks ago. Did the set and forget method at 10psi. Initially could hear CO2 flowing through the tube, but my beer doesn't seem to be getting any more carbonated so I was messing with the setup today and can no longer get any CO2 to release. I...

My 525SS's, beer line, CO2 line, CO2 manifold, and the rest of the trinkets get here tomorrow from Birdman Brewing. (Awesome vendor by the way!) Just want to make sure I am going about this the right way, as I have a 3 week old Belgian Blonde still in the fermenter who is waiting for the...

Guys, will try to make this as simple as I can. I currently have a mini-fridge kegerator, a 5 cuft freezer chest (31.5"x21.5"x33.5"), and a 7.2cuft freezer chest (48"x28"x35"). I got all 3 today on craigslist at great deals that I couldn't pass up. Now, I need help deciding what to do with...

I am bottling my Pumpkin Ale this weekend. I transferred it 2 weeks ago to a secondary glass carboy which I recently purchased. Problem is, I was too excited and forgot to measure out and mark the volume on the side of the carboy. So, now that I am bottling, how am I going to make sure I use...

Sorry for double post... but wanted to make sure I got all of your thoughts/opinions! Thanks https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f19/colorado-brew-tours-would-you-pick-274683/

Hey guys, My fiancee bought me a GroupOn deal a while back which I am super excited for. We are picked up from our house, get to pick 5 breweries to visit over the span of 12-8pm on any saturday of our choosing. We spend anywhere from 45-90 minutes at each brewery, before being taken to the...

I have my first-ever brew (Autumn Amber kit from MWS) sitting in the primary bucket. It is currently on day 6 and I have not taken any FG readings. I want to start my next brew (Pumpkin Ale kit from MWS) on thursday so that it can get going and will be ready to drink by a party I am having in...

Well, today marked my first brew session. I used the Autumn Amber Ale kit from Midwest Supplies. I did run into a few problems along the way, and would love any feedback... I have a 34qt turkey fryer which I used to do a full boil 6.5gal (in the hopes of ending around 5gal). I did encounter the...

I cant wait to start my first batch tomorrow: Autumn Amber Ale kit from Midwest Supplies. One question I have is regarding the hops and target IBU... I am going to do a full boil (using ~6.5gal at start to end with ~5gal). My question is, dont I need to use LESS hops than the amount that...

What are your thoughts on placing my primary bucket inside one of these which I already own, assuming it fits? Was thinking I could better regulate temperature changes (without getting a true chamber and temp controller) . Am I crazy?

I went to Lowe's with the intention of buying everything necessary to make my own 50 foot copper wort chiller, after reading some of the other DIY posts on the forums. But... They wanted $60 for a coil of low-grade 50-foot copper! I understand that copper is expensive and fluctuates a lot...

Hey guys. New to the brewing world, and still waiting on my Midwest Supplies starter kit. My question is this... I have a $50 gift card from my fiance to use on Midwest's website. The problem is, I am unsure what I should buy as "must-haves" right now. I already have a 30qt kettle bot and...

Hello everyone, have a noobie question I would love for someone to answer. I am waiting on my kit to arrive from Midwest Supplies, and in the meantime I found a Bayou Classic 34qt turkey fryer for sale on craigslist. I bought the thing for only $30 and its in great shape. It is aluminum...