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This is the second time in a row I have made JAOM with this batch of yeast where it has gone crazy. The First time it was 1.14 OG to 1.00 FG for 18.4% This was too dry for all the spices, so that stuff is aging The second time it was 1.16 OG to 1.02 FG for 18.5% So hot, trying to...

Thanks to everyone who has posted pictures and basic designs on this site, took a while but I finally finished it. Vinyl Printed front/sides Stainless Steel tile for top/backsplash 2 80mm fans Under/back LED with remote for color options. Delivered and set it up for my friend this...

I plan on making a 3 tap keezer for my business partner for his birthday. It is going to be Pittsburgh Steelers themed. Only 3 tap as he doesn't home brew and I will need to keep him supplied ^.^ and then that will leave room for the Bud Light in there as well that he drinks --.-- Anyway...

I did everything by the books, but for some reason my thermometer was saying my mash was 174 degrees.... My thermometer on my HLT said 174 so I figured Id end up close to 152. Making a porter. So I assumed the analog was wrong, and started adding water to cool it down.... then I eventually...

I am building an outbuilding soon for working on cars/painting, small gym, and some lawn equipment storage/tool storage. I am trying to plan on how much space I will need to allocate for brewing if I want to move myself to a dedicated space instead of futzing about in a small kitchen with a...

I am new to brewing, have limited experience on different styles. Has anyone ever consolidated a list of "base" recipes, one for each main style, that is the best basic recipe for that style? I know there is a lot of preference in that, but as a new brewer I would like to brew one of each...

I went all grain from the get go, figured why muck about when the main thing that attracted me to brewing was the DIY from scratch aspect. I brewed BM's Centennial Blonde, 5 gallon batch. Here are notes I took, sorry they are long but really appreciate any feedback on my process and things I...

Use a greenlee punch with a drill, and lose your grip on the pot while it is tightening. It will twist on you near the end and rip a jagged tear in the pot if the pot is thin stainless (Bayou Classic). The gasket from brewhardware is large enough to cover the tear for now, but not holding...

I have one of these http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16896808057 I was considering the feasibility of walling off small section of a spare room in my house with foam sheeting/reflectix and light wood frame, and running/sealing the output hose to the window nearby, with a...

Good afternoon my brew swillin' friends. I have been wanting to get into brewing for some time, but never realized that brewing at home was attainable for someone with somewhat limited space and time. Recently after having visited a brewery, it rekindled my interest.... the tasting tour...