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I'm considering my first trip to GABF this year (from Atlanta) and can't tell whether the Saturday members-only ticket also entitles you access to the general access session that evening. I have no desire to attend both sessions, but I need to be flexible about which one I attend based upon the...

I just got a brand new kettle from Spike, which has a pickup tube on the bottom valve. When I test drain the kettle with just water, it does not drain beneath the valve level despite the dip tube. This leaves 1.5 gallons in the kettle that does not get drained. Am I doing something wrong?

My next brew is going to be a big (~ 12%) RIS but I'm having a hard time deciding on a recipe. I've done stouts before but never anything this big. There are a lot of recipes out there and the grain bills in particular can vary pretty wildly. Ideally, I'd like something that is roasty and...

A couple of months ago, I took the plunge and purchased a Spike CF10 conical to replace my buckets. I also purchased a bunch of accessories, including the temperature control coil. I have that rigged up to a cooler containing ice water and a pond pump to control fermentation temperatures. The...

I have an idea for a beer inspired by the Negroni cocktail. The cocktail is made with equal parts gin, sweet vermouth, and Campari and garnished with an orange slice. The cocktail is a rich red color and is bitter, sweet, and spicy --- all flavors that can work well in beer. I'm still a...

Hey everyone, I've fallen headfirst into this hobby. After two batches, I've picked up a wort chiller, oxygenation kit, and am looking to pick up a chest freezer to use as a fermentation chamber. I'm really looking forward to expanding my knowledge and learning on these forums! Cheers...