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I brewed an Oktoberfest and the fermentation was done. I had it lagering in the secondary for 6 weeks when the refrigerator tripped the breaker while I was out of town. I don't know how many days it was off, but when I got back and checked everything was HOT. It's hot in Texas and the...

Looking for a great name for a Raspberry Wheat beer .

Once my beer is carbonated can I remove my CO2 lines by leaving a little pressure on the keg ? will the beer stay carbonated ? I may want to keg another and only have one regulator . If so how long can I leave it that way ? Long enough to carbonate another batch ? Thanks a bunch !

I see used kegs for sale and they will have a number like #1 or #4 or #5 or E listed . What does that mean ? Thanks .

What can you tell me about "Original Dogbolter Ale" ? I know it is an English ale that you can't seem to buy . I am thinking of trying to brew this . Has anyone ever had any and what are your thoughts ? Thanks for your comments , pro or con .

I have brewed an Abbey Ale and it seems very cloudy. I now have it in a secondary fermenter and will try cold crashing. Should I be concerned or are Abbey Ales normally cloudy. ! My gravity readings all were right where the recipe called for them to be . It has been in the primary for three...

I am making a yeast starter using two Wyeast 2278 smack packs. One swelled and one stayed completely flat. So, to make sure the yeast was still good I made two smaller starters. After a couple of hours the one that swelled normally has activity and the other doesn't. Should I buy another...

What do you consider the best yeast for a Czech Pilsner? Tthanks.

Has anyone used the LD Carlson flavorings that come 4 oz. bottles? What is your opinion?

I went to eat lunch the other day day and while ordering I noticed they had PBR on tap. I order a big goblet of PBR and boy was it good! I love my homebrews and craft brews but I forgot that PBR can be really good too. I live in Texas where PBR has never been very popular. It is considered...

My priest (Episcopal) who is also a homebrewer says if you give up beer for Lent it is still okay to drink BMC, seeing as most of us don't consider them to be real beers. :D:mug:

I have a book with some recipes that say makes 6 & 2/3 gallons. I brew 5 gallon batches, so this is confusing to me. Do any of you brew that amount? :confused:

I am entering an informal homebrew contest and we like to name our beers. I need a catchy (funny) name for both beers. Must be in good taste because this is a church homebrew contest. Thanks.

Can someone please expain SRM to me? What it stands for and what it means to the brewer? Thanks!

What are Cacium Cloride and Burton Water Salt used for, and when in the brewing process should they be added to the brew? Thanks for the info!!

I am going to be visiting the Ashville NC area and I hear Ashville is a good place for micros. Also will be visiting the Chesapeake VA area. Can someone recommend a few places in Ashville and Chesapeake for good micro / brew pubs? Thanks

Who has brewed a Dortmunder Ale and what are your experiences? What should I expect in regards to flavor? Did you like it? Do you prefer it over a Kolsch? Thanks for your help.

How long should I lager my Oktoberfest? OG was 1.058 and FG was 1.014. Thanks.

I am wanting to brew a Stout and would like to know what is the best extract for this, such as Coopers, Mountmellick, Muntons, Northern and etc.

Are Alabama and Mississippi the only staes where homebrewing is still illegal?