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Is anybody using a 5.0/5.2 CF chest freezer for a keezer? My son & I want to build a small keezer that will will hold two 5gal kegs, CO2 bottle & regulator. I've looked at a few online and based on the specs it looks like it would be close. Thanks.

I've been kegging for about a year now. I have a two-keg kegarator. I would like to have a couple of kegs on hand so when a keg kicks I'll have another ready to go, keep the pipeline going. I'd be storing the kegged beer in my basement which averages about 60 degrees year round. I'm hoping that...

Brewed another batch of Centennial Blonde yesterday. For some reason the burner (Blichmann Floor Burner) wouldn't put out enough BTU's to bring the wort, just under 7 gallons), to a rolling boil. The best it would do is just barely come to a boil. The propane tank was a little over half full. I...

I'm gearing up to build a fermentation chamber and have an old GE compact fridge that I'd like to use. It's one of the really small ones. Do you think it will do the job or do I need to get one of the larger mini fridge's? The chamber will be large enough to hold two carboys. It'll be in the...

I'm currently brewing 5-6 gallon AG batches using a Blichmann 10 gallon kettle. I'd like to brew some 10 gallon batches. Would a 15 gallon kettle be adequate or do I need to go to a 20 gallon? Thanks!

I'm going to buy a plate chiller and wanted to ask those who have them think a pump is mandatory or will they work via gravity? I brew 5 & 6 gallon batches. Any input or suggestions appreciated. Thanks.

How long can you store crushed grain if it is kept in a sealed container in a cool location?

Hoping somebody who knows more about grains than me could offer some advise. I'm looking at an IPA recipe that I want to brew and it calls for Belgium Cara Pils. My LHBS doesn't carry it so I'm wondering if someone could recommend a grain to substitute. Thanks!

I just got a new kegarator and have been looking at beer line cleaning kits. There are quite a few out there. Would appreciate any recommendations from those who have them. Thanks!

I'm just getting getting set up to start kegging and was wondering about using Corny kegs as a fermenter. Would appreciate any input/advise, pros & cons. Thanks!

Guys & was wondering how long you can keep crushed grain around without any adverse effects? This is of course presuming it's kept in a airtight & dry container. I keep mine in a 5 gallon bucket with the lid snapped on. I sometimes pick up my grain and grind it at my LHBS and don't end up using...

Does anybody have one of these? Just about ready to order one and thought I'd see if anybody has one and if they like it. Thanks!

Just wondering if most people sanitize the muslin bags when dry hopping? I have not in the past and have not had any problems but don't know if I was just lucky and should be sanitizing them.

Need a little help here. The Fremont Brewery in Seattle is a small brewery that produces some excellent beers. My current favorite is their Summer Ale. The recipe consists of only two ingredients, pale 2 row and Amarillo hops. Obviously this beer is all about showcasing the hops, it has a very...

Need a little help here. The Fremont Brewery in Seattle is a small brewery that produces some excellent beers. My current favorite is their Summer Ale. The recipe consists of only two ingredients, pale 2 row and Amarillo hops. Obviously this beer is all about showcasing the hops, it has a very...

The last couple of batches have not had a nice creamy head which would like. I've never used flaked oats and am wondering if adding some to the recipe would do the trick?

Just wondering what kind of cleaning regiment most folks are using for cleaning ball valves? Is running Star San or PBW through them after brewing sufficient or should they be taken apart and cleaned after each batch brewed?

I'm looking at buying one of these. I need to use an electric fermentation heater due to the temp in the room used for fermenting. I haven't seen one of these in person but it looks like the legs would prevent you from using the heater. Does anybody have one and use a heater on it? Thanks.

Friday I brewed a batch of wheat ale and for the first time used dry yeast (safale US-05). In the past I've always used Wyeast smack packs. It's been a little over 48 hours now and there is no activity. Those of you, and I'm sure there are many, have you noticed a longer lag time with dry vs liquid?

I've always used loose leaf hops however tomorrow I'm going to brew a batch (full volume boil) using pellet hops. Should I use a nylon/muslin bag like with the loose leaf or just dump them in? Thanks! Terry