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This is always a fun time of year for hops. Especially when a guy down the road tells you he doesn't have time to harvest his hops and come get them unfortunately a good bit were past their prime. This is a variety of cascade centennial and something else. Got around 5 lbs of hops total. The...

Ok... So I have 2 viable options to setting up the brew cave. My basement is not moldy by no means, however it does not have a standard door etc. The side door is just 2x4's tied together basically with a pin to hold it shut. That will eventually get upgraded. At any rate My house is 100+ years...

I haven't posted on ages I have been actively brewing for a while back in the home brew club meetings monthly etc. I'm eager to see the results of my first batch with the brew jacket. I have some initial opinions and out of box feelings that I will share. No I'm not sponsored and yes I paid...

So now I am done with college for the second time... I've started to bust out the brewing equipment. I tried to do a batch while I was in school, I found time to brew it but not bottle it. Anyway.. I'm looking for some good all grain pumpkin recipe's does anyone have any? I'll probably do a...

I know its been a while since I've posted. The holidays + vacation + semester starting has had me a bit on the busier side. However I did get a little bit of a response from the brewery on the recipe. Could not really tell much more than the obvious ingredients that are in all of the others...

I know i brought this up before, but does anyone have a clone recipe/kit that is remotely close to the actual beer? going to give it a go when I get a chance.

I'm wondering if there is a go to, or reasonable priced barrel warmers for plastic fermenters? The temp is taking a turn for the COLD here for the winter, I know it is great for the beer to be stable, so I was curious if anyone had any suggestions? My room temp is often 60 degrees during the day.

I'm a beer making kind of guy. Recently SWMBO wanted to get a wine kit to give it a try. This is an island mist kit that came highly recommended from 3 different brew shops. I got a larger primary fermenter specifically for wine. But after reading the kit it says to rack to a secondary for 2+/-...

I have ordered from midwest, and austin home brew. It is my birthday in a week and a half... and SWMBO has found morebeer on her own and sees that it is cheaper (for the most part) than austin home brew. Is the quality close to the same? She is going to surprise me with a kit (or two from more...

Just going to try an all grain batch... I really like the flavor of the munich grains so might as well start out with them. Adding the carapils for some body/head - might be too much? Caramel for additional colors 4 lbs Munich 1 lb 2 row .5 lbs caramel 10 .5 lbs carapils Cascade for 60 Fuggle...

I'm debating whether or not i should jump into it. I dont have the equipment to do 5g all grain brewing.. however I can certainly do 2.5 gallon batches which would be sufficient for me. It also seems there will be less 'wasted' if i am terrible at it :) looking @ some of the forums it seems...

I wouldn't say the beer is 100% ready yet.. but its pretty darn close. I dont have much in the way of the pumpkin flavor. I am picking up the cinnamon and nutmeg flavors however. And the grains are lovely. Next time would it be more beneficial to use Pumpkin Spice over pumpkin extract? Seems...

I'm seeing mixed things.. Overall I think im going to bottle 1 case without the chocolate.. then mix in 1/2 of the 4oz jug i got.. And then bottle the rest - Does anyone have any suggestions? I'm adding it after i poor the priming sugar in and stirring it in that way

Everything was in my box from austin home brew... Somehow I have managed to lose the yeast packet. Looks like i'll have a trip to the nearest home brew store in the morning... 35 miles away :-/. I'll make sure to triple check next time that I have all the ingredients and not assume. Is their...

this 2lb oatmeal jug was able to take 2 3/4 lbs of various grains no problem at all.. it allowed me to poor it easily and not have the bag flopping all over or making a cloud of dust around the place.. I figured I would share my experience. oh and im brewing the budget stout from austin...

Title says it all. I hate this and I have several cases to do

I'm still trying to figure out what put my pumpkin ale over the top with the Hops. It should not be too overly potent as I did the recommended via the recipe. Mt Hod on boil - and cascade at the last 5 minutes. I just sampled it at 21 days and its still ready to kick my arse. Should this ease up...

I have scrolled through several different sites (most sponsors) trying to find the best 'deal'. And that really is to be determined, I've read that some are higher quality than others etc etc. Is there any general guideline when ordering online as to what is actually needed / not needed...

I just finished bottling everything last night - unfortunately as my first batch i couldnt really enjoy a home brew while bottling.... regardless - i looked ateverything today and 2 of the bottles had a little bubbles in them. So i tipped the bottle and it dripped just a smidge, Looking at...

First off I want to say thank you mods & hosts for providing a wonderful atmosphere. I have been lurking on these forums for some time now and finally decided to join. My father gave me all of his old home brew equipment a while ago, and after burning a case of Sam Adams... I decided it will be...