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I'm at a loss.. Several of my last batches all seem to develop and off flavor after about 2 weeks in the Keg.. I've done everything I can think off.. I've replaced hoses, recently replaced my Syphon.. cleaned kegs and lines in both Oxy and Star San soaks for days at a time.. I've used store...

Ok so I recently finished my first All Grain beer.. all was good, fermentation was quick and clean.. but here is my question.. I cold crashed this brew before kegging.. I kegged on top of kelatin.. I carbed for a week and started enjoying my tasty, clear home brew.. well it's been a whole...

Been having an issue with my last couple of batches of Kegged brew…** After sitting in my Keg for about *1-1/2 to 2 weeks the flavor is changing and giving off an off flavor….* Almost like bitterness or an astringent taste….* From what I can tell its possible caused for Over Carbonation or...

Been having an issue with my last couple of batches of Kegged brew…** After sitting in my Keg for about *1-1/2 to 2 weeks the flavor is changing and giving off an off flavor….* Almost like bitterness or an astringent taste….* From what I can tell its possible caused for Over Carbonation or...

Was curious what the Shelf live is for Kegged homebrew... I Kegged a Blue Moon clone on 8/23, I natural carbed in the Keg for 2 weeks then put into the keggerator... Tasted awesome!! Very Blue Moon like... Now it no longer has that Wow factor and is even a clear beer, even though 53% was...

Hey everyone... First IPA is done, about 57 IBU's and Dry hopped... Still young, 3-3-1/2 weeks... Mainly Citra Hops used including the 1 oz I dry hopped with... Batch was cold crashed prior to Kegging and seemed very clear when racking to the keg.. I'm Dry hopping in the Keg... This batch...

Hello all!!! Question... Tonight I will be kegging a brew that used WLP001 yeast.. Tomorrow I will be brewing a new beer that I would like to use the same yeast for.. I don't want to pour the new wort directly onto the current yeast cake.. I do not want to over pitch.. I would like to use some...

Hey everyone.. Question.. Planning on doing my first Wit.. And was planning on using the WLP400 Wit yeast.. I read a lot about Sulfur Smell and it has me worried since it's my first Wit... Any Tips to avoid this?? Could another yeast be used, like an Ale yeast??? Also, Planned OG is 1.049...

Hey everyone.. Question.. Planning on doing my first Wit.. And was planning on using the WLP400 Wit yeast.. I read a lot about Sulfur Smell and it has me worried since it's my first Wit... Any Tips to avoid this?? Could another yeast be used, like an Ale yeast??? Also, Planned OG is 1.049...

Hey everyone... At this moment my fermenting chamber and Kegerator are one in the same.. I only had one keg so it was easy.. Ferment, keg and ur done... I now have purchased a second keg and this is where my dilemma starts, until I can appropriate another mini fridge or freezer .. So...

Hello all!! Just a quick question ... Having a basic understanding of hops and when and why they are added .. Such as bittering (@ 60) and flavor around (@30) and aroma around end of boil (@ 15-0 min).. But I see some recipes that have adds at 10,5 and 1 and then again at FO and all the same...

Hello all.. So I am now part of the Kegging community now and I'm so far loving it.. Do have a question though.. I kegged my first keg batch and have it in my Kegerator.. I have my STC-1000 set at 4°c (differential set at .3 and delay at the max of 10). I have the temp prob in a small bottle of...

Hello all.. So I am now part of the Kegging community now and I'm so far loving it.. Do have a question though.. I kegged my first keg batch and have it in my Kegerator.. I have my STC-1000 set at 4°c (differential set at .3 and delay at the max of 10). I have the temp prob in a small bottle...

Just racked mead to 1 gallon jug for secondary.. Didn't plan right because I still have about 1/3 to 1/2 gallon left.. Only have another gallon carboy or plastic 2 little left. Lol Suggestions??? Lol

Hello.. First Partial mash, Amber Ale, and fermentation seems to have ended at 68% attenuation. From what I can tell kind of on the low side for this yeast.. Trying to confirm the issue and I think it may have been the mash itself.. Below are the details; 2-3/4# 2row .25# C40 .75# C120 .25#...

2 gallon batch of Melomel... Pitch 71B yeast hydrated with GoFerm.. How long before active fermentation??? Its only been 3 hours and I know I'm jumping the gun but I heard this strain takes off quick.. Temp sitting at 72 Any info on what to expect would be appreciated... Thanks!!

Bottled my 3rd batch just under 3 weeks ago.. A Pumpkin Pie Spice.. Currently almost 6 weeks old.. Tasted great at bottling, little light in spice added some more at bottling.. Now beer has a plastic, vinyl taste on tongue at the end and is not getting better.. From what I've found could be...

Question... What are your thoughts about adding half the LME at the start and the other half at 15min left?? I've been seeing YouTube videos of people doing this and they say the beer turns out better, not as caramelized.... Anyone try this?? Truth behind this or not much of a change...

Hey new brewer and I'm using 05 for the first time.. Pitched rehydrated in a Pumpkin Spice Ale. Pitched at 70° but over night it dropped down to about 61.. I'm right at about 24 hours and I'm not getting the vigorous bubbling I'm accustomed to.. Maybe a bubble or two every min.. I'm slowly...

Thinking about adding some pumpkin to an extract kit that only has the spices (Morebeer kit).. Question is this.. Add to Steep or boil?? Cook in oven first to Caramelize? Worried about clearing after fermentation. Thanks!