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Is my brew toast? I brewed a Brewers Best extract "Belgian Tripel" on Oct 14th my OG was a little high 1.088 target (1.083-1.086) I took my first FG reading on Dec 1st. It was 1.030 still high (1.017-1.020) was my target. I repitched some yeast on Dec 10th. I went on vacation and rechecked when...

Brewed a Belgian Tripel 6 weeks ago. Just took my second FG reading of 1.030 at 69* F. I took my first FG reading at 5 weeks which was the same. My OG was 1.088. My target OG was 1.083-1.086 my FG target was 1.017-1.020 I am wondering why I am so high? The only thing Incan think of was that I...

I have a Belgian Tripel that has been in primary for almost 5 weeks. I do not have a secondary, how long can I leave it to clarify before I bottle?

I just finished my second extract batch. Belgian Tripel from Brewers Best. The O.G. Range is 1.083- 1.086. Mine is 1.088 at 70F. based on online temperature conversions( because I lost the one that came with my hydrometer it puts me closer to 1.091? That seems way to high. Any advice for me? or...

So I finally tried my first bottle of my first batch last night. Caribou Slobber brown ale from NB. It didn't really have any head, and the carbination seemed low. I used Palmers sugar calc. And dropped from the included 5oz to 4 oz of priming sugar because I didn't want to over carb. Never...

Will putting my primary in the freezer help clean up my beer? Any tips and tricks?

Do I need to do anything special to remove any residue from the oxy clean that is in my bottles? Thought about soaking them in water, then a high temp wash in the dishwasher (no soap of course)

As anyone used one of the plug in fermenter coolers? If you haven't seen it, it is a cooling bar attached to a thermostat that fits in the neck of a carboy and cools the wort from the inside. looks like a great idea if you dont have space for a BEER frig for the garage...... Discuss

While I wait on my first batch. I'm starting to compile my equipment list for my next batch. Going to buy a frig for the garage and build a immersion cooler or buy a plate chiller. ( haven't decided yet) I'm trying to decide what to buy for my next recipe kit. I don't want to jump to far ahead...

My first batch ( NB caribou slobber ) is half way done. Trying to cool the wort now. It was 100* F today. I'm at 50 min now. And I'm still around 140* F . Didn't have enough ice. Just wanted to comment on my progress, I'll update after I take my OG reading.

First brew targeted for this weekend. Looking for some temp and gravity levels to strive for. Kit doesn't come with any. I want to take as many measurements as I can, so I will be able to remake if desired. thanks for the help

I am able to borrow a refractometer from work when I need it. Should I still invest in a hydrometer? Or use the refractometer from work until I by one of my own?

Finally received my NB starter kit!!! The kit is designed to boil 2.5 gal of water, then combine with 2.5 gal reg. water in the primary ferm. I will have a 7gal pot and burner to boil outside. Woul it be better to boil all 5 gal together? Will this improve the quality? It is for the "slobber...

I have seen two types of copper wort Emersion coolers. One where the coil is put in an ice chest, and the wort goes through the inside of the pipe. And one where you hook up the chiller to a hose and run cold water through it while swirling it inside your container (bucket, job cooler, keggle...

I have seen two types of copper wort Emerson coolers. One where the coil is put in an ice chest, and the wort goes through the inside of the pipe. And one where you hook up the chiller to a hose and run cold water through it while swirling it inside your container (bucket, job cooler, keggle...

So my kit is on the way.. Still need a burner though. I dot have the money for a Blichmann. Been looking at the dark star on NB. Just looked at some at Gander mountain as well. The dark star seems like a good deal at $39 with 54k BTU's. Looking for some advice. Is there a target number of BTU's...

I'm trying to decide which kit to buy. I had my eye on the deluxe kit from NB. After noticing the $35.00 S&H fee I decided to look around at other kits that might have free shipping. From what I have read kits using glass carboys are the way to go (sanitary) any advice would be awesome. Hoping...

Been looking at a lot of DIY rigs lately. Lots of people seem to use the Orange "Home Depot" coolers. just wanted to see what everyone thought of them. Pros and Cons, and if everyone uses them for the same part of there system.

Newby seeking knowledge. will be starting my first batch in about a month. I want to make the most of my time till then. could I start making a yeast starter now? Will storing it longer before I pitch, yield more yeast? Or is there a time limit for making an storing yeast? Any knowledge will...

newby question. Do you need to buy bottles, or can you just reuse bottles from a commercial brewery?