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Question about using a refractor for the entire brewing process, instead of going to a hydrometer when fermentation begins. Is my process correct here for establishing FG and ABV. My refractor presents both Grav and Brix, and I have done the necessary distilled water calibrations. 1) note the...

Hello, I'm going to be working for an extended period of time beginning this fall. I was wondering if there was a good Home Brew Supply shop in the area. Also if you have any suggestions about bottle shops in the area would appreciate them. Thanks

I'm doing one this weekend. Was hoping to use fresh roasted pumpkins, but as of last weekend the farmers' markets in the Chicago area did not have any yet, seems the mid west crops are about 10 days behind traditional readiness times. If there aren't any there this Saturday morning, I will use...

Appreciate the feedback. The 3Floyds Zombie Dust was the clone that got my attention. I have tried a couple of clone recipes posted on HBT and Beersmith, but while good, haven't had quite that spark. Both recipe authors for those I think noted that they had not actually tried ZD, just built the...

Hello, Just became aware of the kits Austin Home Supply seems to be noted for. Was wondering how accurate people who have used their clone kits feel they are. Thanks

Yooper- This is my first year home brewing. When is harvest usually completed with inventory ready for shipment? Assuming mid to late October.

3 Amber Ale 3 APA 5 Kern River Clone 5 Russian Rive Hill 56 Clone 3 ESB 5 Trippel 5 Saison 3 Wit 4 Cream Ale 5 BIPA 4 Stout 3 Flanders Red 45 gallons - it has been a spring and summer of just testing things out. 37770 +45 = 37815

Also in the Chicago area. As I am in a rental town home, I used 12" pots to start my plants this year. I have a pot of Mt Hood, one of Northern Brewer and one of Cascade. The first two have done well, trying to train them to grow up a fence. The cascade not growing as fast- partially due to a...

Hello, Was wondering if there was anyone who might have a recipe that is a close approximation to New Holland's Ichobad? Thanks