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Hi. Searched for 'airlock', 'sanitizer', 'fermenter' and various combinations but couldn't find anything. Anyway, I've had my fermenter in a swamp cooler here: and (I've had this problem in the past) when I move the fermenter the crude in the airlock gets sucked into the beer because of...

Hi. I have searched and it seems there are a few ideas about keeping the fermenter cool during the summer. Swamp coolers, giant tubs with ice, etc. The problem I have is that I bought a Coopers Microbrew kit (very happy with it) but it has a spigot and swamp cooler, giant tubs with ice, etc...

Hello, I am a n00b. I have only brewed 4 batches so far. 3 from "canned" kits (extract only?) and one from a local homebrew that was excellent and didn't require mashing/smashing, meshing, or whatever. I'd like to make an oatmeal/chocolate/sweet/whatever Stout next. But, i'd like to make it...

Hello, I tried to search on this thru the forum search option but I didn't find anything. Please excuse the n00b-ness of this question as I'm still getting started. Anyway, where I live we do not have a home brew store, but there is one about 2 hours driving distance away -- I am also...

Hello. I read the sticky at the top of the forum page but it contains extremely contradictory advise. Several posts say fermentation needs to start BEFORE 12 hours (that is, there should be visible sighs!) while several other posts says no, no, WAIT 72 HOURS. WTF?! As a n00b, I am not sure...

Hello, I tried to search on this topic but it seems I wasn't able to find anything. I am a total newb at brewing and intend to use the Coopers micro kit. Anyway, I'm wondering about the best way to chill the wort? If I use an ice bath, typically how long and how much ice should I use? For...