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Hey HBT, I a looking for a pump to simplify my brew day. I am eyeing a chugger for $100 + shipping but was wondering if anyone on the forums had a used one they would let go for cheaper? Thanks!

Hey HBT, I just wired up my STC and the unit is working but when I plug an outlet checker into the outlets, nothing lights up. It tells me it is because of an open hot but I have no electrical background and need a little help trouble shooting it. Below is a diagram of what I did...

I am looking for chest freezer in the 5-9 cubic foot range to make into a keezer that is appropriate for a small apartment. Craigslist has had a few pop up but they disappear fast. If anyone is in upstate NY and knows of a chest freezer that needs a home, I would appreciate a heads up. I am...

Whose going? Beacon, NY this Saturday at 12:30. Beer, food and fun. After having frequented the Vermont Brewfest for the past 4 years, I am looking forward to seeing what this one has to offer. Also hoping that Southern Tier has a keg of Warlock for me to drink my way through.

Hey HBT! Need some advice on my dwarf Zeus. I live in upstate New York (Rochester-Area) and planted a Zeus rhizome I received for free in a 5 or so gallon planter. The planter seems sufficient and I punched holes in it for proper drainage. After about 1.5 months the plant was maybe 3 feet...

I had been scowering the internets for information on this company because I recently poured one of their Lunch IPAs into a pint glass and the last little bit came out hazy. This intrigued me and after poking around and finally asking the brewery, they got back to me. So anytime you find...

Hey All, My Zeus appear to have ceased growing, or at least slowed extremely. I also noticed some yellow or browning of the leaves. From other images I have seen my thought is mites but I am unsure. I started with about 2 Tbsp. Of all purpose Miracle-Gro this week spread out over 3 days...

Hey Everyone, Long time brewer, first time grower here. I got a Zeus Rhizome for free from my local homebrew club and decided to give it a go. I got a half-barrel planter, a 6 foot trellis and some twine all set up. The planter holds maybe .75 cubic yards of soil or so... Its pretty much...

Grains 12# Two Row 1.5# Crystal 20 0.5# Munich Hops 1 oz. Citra (14.1%AA) @ 20 minutes 2 oz. Chinook (11.1%AA) @ 10 minutes 2 oz. Citra (14.1%AA) @ 5 minutes 1 oz. Citra & Chinook Dry hopped for 5 days Other 1 Whirlfloc 1/2 tab Campden 2 tsp. Yeast Nutrient Mashed at 151F for...

So I harvested some Conan last week and after stepping up the starter (too fast) I am left with a solid 50mL cake in my fridge. I was just looking for some one to help me figure out my approximate cell count and what size step I should use next. Seems to me I have more than comes in a White...

Hey All, So I am trying to gather as much information on this topic as possible. I typically stick to standard styles but every now and then like throwing some spice in my holiday beers or some chocolate or coffee or whatever in my stouts and such. My question is this... How do you all go...

So I made my first Stout recently. Recipe is: 10# MO 1.5# Flaked Oats 0.75# Flaked Barley 0.75# Crystal 60 0.5# Victory 0.5# Pale Chocolate 0.25# Roasted Barley 0.25# Rice Hulls 1 oz. Nugget 1 oz. Willamette 6 oz. Cocoa Powder (Unsweetened) added at 10 min. 20 grams US-05...

Howdy! This is my first attempt at an All-Grain Stout. I typically don't like stouts but wanted to try my hand and something similar to Founder's Breakfast Stout. A little stronger with a lot of flavor. Please let me know what you think and if the flavorings or any ingredient should be...

So after my 3rd AG batch I am starting to think about what I can use for a cheap brew sculpture. Has anyone has success with either of these options? Wire Shelving OR Utility Shelving Just trying to figure out an organized, low cost fix for hauling water around and precariously...

I live around Rochester NY. I am looking for a cheap cooler I can convert into a lauter tun or an already converted cooler. I currently am stuck putting my runnings into a spare fermenter while my sparge water heats in my kettle. Let me know what is out there. If you are close, I can...

So I have been looking to get into kegging for some time. All I want in a small fridge to hold 1 corny keg since I typically do one 5 gallon batch a month or so. I do not have money falling out of my pockets and find it difficult enough putting together the cash for brew day. That being...

So I was just thinking about how much i hate cleaning the grain out of my braid and tun when the mash is over and then I had this idea. What if I buy a large swatch of cheese cloth and line my tun with it, even though I have a braid in the bottom. By doing this, I could potentially just...

Just looking for some input on my latest recipe that I am hoping to brew up for St. Patty's Day. SWMBO is of Irish/Scottish lineage and I figured I would do this one up for her. Let me know what you think. My main concerns are type of yeast and if I am using enough CaraPils for head...

I recently brewed a 5.2 gallon IPA batch that I tailored from scratch and have some questions about the efficiency I saw. Recipe was: 12# 2-row 1.5# Crystal 20 0.5# Munich 10L 1oz. Citra 14.1%AA @ 15min 2oz. Chinook 11.1%AA @ 10min 2oz. Citra 14.1%AA @ 5min After my combining all...

I figure everyone has experiences like this. I would hope no one does, but the reality is that most of the hired help doesn't care enough to learn it and spread the knowledge. Recently went to my LHBS looking for supplies. I was crawling through the hop/yeast fridge trying to find some...