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So I got beer in the fermenter (I generally only use a primary) two weeks ago tomorrow. The recipe says to keep it in there for three weeks however I am considering bottling it tomorrow. I want to be ready for Christmas and a I feel like it will be better off with an extra week bottle...

I'm posting this thread here partly because I'm miffed, partly because I am crest fallen, and partly because I'm interested to hear about other weird stuff like this. The last year or so I got really into the idea of starting a brewery as I felt it would be much more rewarding then my current...

Hi guys, just a quick question for anyone who has played with the idea before. I am looking at doing a "Chai" spiced winter beer as my girlfriend and I have tried a couple of really good ones so far this year. I'm looking to do an english style brown ale with a strong caramel/toffee flavor and...

Hi guys, just a quick question related to something I heard the first time I brewed. The guy who sold me the equipment and kit had mentioned that you should add extra dextrose when you go to bottle because of Calgary's high altitude (2000ft above sea level). Just wondering if there is any truth...

So I'm doing my first all grain mash here and from everything I've read I see that I should do a starter to get it going. To make the starter I'll have to brew the wort first, I know you cool the wort quickly to keep out contaminates so my question is: Is it okay to leave the wort in the carboy...