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Hey guys, I want to get an immersion wort chiller to speed up my brew day. I currently use the bath, but it takes around 5 hours to cool down 5 gallons. After checking the prices here in Canada, I found building it would be way cheaper. Too bad I don't live in the US because amazon.com has...

Hey guys, I'm on my second batch, it's in the fermenter right now at it's at 1.020 after 9 days. FG is supposed to be 1.012. This is the second time it happens in a row, that I stay around 0.08 point above the FG. I think it's related to my mashing temp. Mash temp was 154F, I had to reheat...

Hey guys, I just finished my second BIAB! I did this recipe that has a lot of good feedback. Here is my photo album I am looking for way to improve my process. I had a glass carboy this time. I found transferring from kettle to carboy a bit hard with the siphon, I would like to use the kettle...

I was wondering if there is a minimum size for the grain crush? Let say I crush it really small, some grain (flour) will end up in the fermentor. At worst, this grain should settle at the bottom of the carboy during fermentation? Is there a point where too small of a crush can cause...

I am making my first beer at the moment. I heard good stuff about beer yeast, for example, it would be good for the general health and immune system. http://superhumancoach.com/pros-and-cons-of-brewers-yeast/ http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/health-benefits-brewers-yeast-5425.html I'm wondering...

I'm brewing my first beer (IPA) and just inserted my dry hop in the primary bucket. I'm a newbie but read that Oxygen is not a friend of the beer, so is there a way to avoid inserting lot of oxygen when you put your dry hop into your fermentation bucket? I waited that the airlock stopped...

I am looking for ways to improve my next brew so that it goes a bit more smoothly than my first. I am using wilser Bag in a 16 gal Bayou classic on stove top. The bag worked perfect, thanks wilser for his awesome work. Last brew I had theses difficulties: 1- Putting the hops inside the hop bag...

I finally decided to use standard cap over flip cap since I don't want to have to think of replacing bad flip cap or loosing beer. Here in Québec, we have a lot of this bottle in commercial store: http://www.unibroue.com/en/beers/55/product It is a big 750ml format and would be perfect for my...

I am going for my first recipe this weekend. I found this IPA recipe on Internet that seems easy to follow and that I like: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ghfqvwjb4b9af1u/1088%202014%20BIAB%20IPA%20Recipe.pdf?dl=0 What I am not sure: 1- Is the PH Stabilizer necessary? 2- Can I use any...

Just starting on brewing here. Wondering if it would be okay to pour the yeast into the kettle once it has cooled. The reason is that I will be using a glass carboy and not sure if putting the yeast after moving the wort from kettle to the carboy will have enough oxygen. Any reason not to...

This thread is to keep up my List of item I need to get in order to build a 16 gallons Electric build with a 240V 50A Control Panel. Tips or any help is appreciated! Guides used: http://www.instructables.com/id/Electric-brewing-system/...

Hi there, I want to start brewing and I'm looking to purchase all my starter equipment! BIAB looks perfect for me as I'm a beginner and like the minimalist approach. I would like to purchase a big kettle, around 15-30gal. I know it's big to start but I want to be able to keep it for a long...