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So i made a 1L starter from WL001 about 2 weeks ago which has been sitting in the fridge (foil covered flask). I did have some spillover issues when i made it, but everything looks good as far as I can tell. I would like to brew this evening and was wondering if the starter would still be okay...

Just looking for some thoughts/suggestions regarding a cheapo fermentation chamber. I have an Omaha steak Styrofoam cooler that I cut a hole in the lid so that my 6 gal plastic fermenting bucket cut slide through. I plan on just placing frozen bottles of water in the cooler (no water). One...

So I attempted to make a yeast starter for the first time. First off, I used too small a flask (consider it a lesson learned). I tried to make a 900 mL starter in a 1 L flask. I used just under a 1/2 cup dme. Also, I do not have a stir plate. I just agitated every so often. Anyway, the...

Hey all..I planned on brewing an ipa extract kit this evening and made up a starter last night. The yeast I used is WLP001 california ale yeast. I made a 1L starter and I do not have a stir plate. I followed all the directions to make the starter, and just swirled to agitate a few times. I...

I am brewing a bourbon porter and am about to add bourbon soaked oak cubes to my secondary. Do i stir in the bourbon or just open and pour it in? Thanks

Hey all...I am very new to brewing. So far have only brewed three extract kits. It's safe to say that I am hooked, so I don't think it's too early (well maybe a little, as i know there's a lot to learn) to consider heading towards all grain recipes. I am curious as to how long y'all brewed...

Two weeks after brewing a bourbon barrel porter (Northern Brew) I am getting a gravity reading of 1.034. The OG was 1.075. From what I have read, I understand the FG should be around 1.024? Just wondering if I should add more yeast? I originally only added 1 pack of Danstar Windsor Ale Dry...

Ok..So i'm close to bottling my second brew..Chinook IPA My first brew turned out ok..most of my bottles were not carbonated and some too much..chalking it up to not mixing the priming sugar Anyway, back to my question. I dry hopped with pellets (no bag) 5 days ago and plan on bottling in the...

Sorry..i've read a dozen or so threads on this but have not found what i'm looking for. Anyway, i brewed my first batch (american pale extract kit) about 2 months back..fermentor for 2.5-3 weeks, bottled (boiled the priming sugar and let cool and added but did not stir) and let sit at room temp...

Sorry this is posted elsewhere...wasn't sure how to delete the one. A beginner here getting ready to attempt my first brew. I posted this same topic in the beginner section with no luck (likely due to my lack of info), so i figured i clarify a little and add it here. Anyway, I have well water...

So i am about to attempt my first home brew and had some questions regarding water chemistry. I have searched and searched this topic and became way more confused as a result...overwhelmed with calculators, etc. Anyway, I have well water that is naturally very soft. My total alkalinity (as...

Greetings all! I look forward to discussing and learning the art of brewing with y'all. I've been fortunate to live in the awesome craft beer mecca of western NC for the past 7 yrs, but have yet to try my hand at brewing...so Cheers to it!