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I just finished doing my first mash hop and for the first time ever I dumped the spent grains outside. Usually I just dump them in the trash for later disposal but my wife is not a fan of the strong hop aroma. As I dumped the spent grains my first thought was those damn stray cats are going to...

Post your favorite combination of any two things. The only rule is one of them has to be a beer. And don't just say "cold beer on a friday night" Try something more like Sam Adams Bonfire with a Philly cheesesteak topped with provolone not cheeze whiz. (it is truly worth dying for) An Opus...

I went to the homebrew shop to get some grains and hops today. While I was checking out and chit chatting with the owner another guy was grinding my grains for me. I threw a 1 lb bag of carapils and 1 lb crystal 60 on the counter. Along with all the other ingredients. I paid and left not even...

I recently acquired 60 very old grolsch bottles that were not in very good condition. I think they may have been stored in a storage shed and been exposed to temperature extremes. I was told by a local well-respected BJCP judge that I should just throw them away because the integrity of the...

I have formulated a 39 page document of what I believe are the most popular grains used in brewing and their malsters as well as diffrent hop varietals based on region. I have also added yeast and other spices. I am taking no credit for this information what-so-ever. All I did was copy, paste...

This is pretty simple. WHEN did you get started? WHY did you get started? WHAT keeps you going? When- I started my my junior year in college. Been brewing and making wine for 4 almost 5 years. Why- I saw an episode of good eats on food network where Alton Brown makes beer. It was so...

I came to the sad realization a couple weeks ago that I may have a gluten intolerance. More particularly with barley. Here's some of the back story. In college I could pound the booze. I was in a fraternity so it was a lot and it was often. Now that I'm a little older (26) I'm afraid to even...

I'm going here for a wedding this weekend. Neat little town from what I've heard. Does anybody know of any good brewpubs or places to drink. Looking for a chill place to hangout and drink a few pints.

Thought this would make a good topic of conversation. Plus, since I've never been to one other than my own this will be a good reference. Ready, GO!

Here is a list of some apps I like to use/play with on my iPhone. Actually this is being typed up on my iPhone right now. :) (old school emoticon) - homebrewtalk (duh) - brew pal (my go to brewing app) - BrewGene- great for reviewing beers and getting reviews from everyday drinkers. It also...

I am thinking about doing a new spin on the apfelwein recipe. I'm going to combine a three gallon weizen recipe with two gallons of apple juice and maybe, just maybe, some apple juice concentrate for higher ABV and more body. I'm following the KISS principle so as not to over complicate...