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Hi All, I brewed up a beer awhile back, and didn’t know my software was pulling in brewers association guidelines as well as BJCP. Now I want to enter this beer but not sure where it would fall with 2021 BJCP. What would you classify this as? thank you!

Hello all, I am attempting my first light lager this weekend. I am also learning Bru n water as well as I have been having some issues with my software getting my ph where I want. Below is what i am working with. I use all RO water. I am not sure if I should worry about the Bicarbonate...

Hello All, Hope this is in the correct forum. I have been a fan of using either distilled or RO water for my brews. My water here is just no good and even had it tested by ward labs. The magnesium is very high. It hasn’t been to much of a pain only needing 8 gallons or so. I am in the...

Hello all, Looking for some feedback on my IPA. Looking at trying something a bit different after some reading on hops during boil. Looking at the bittering hop at 30 to provide more of a smooth bite than a heavier bite at 60 mins. Then all hops at whirlpool and dry hop for flavor and aroma...

Hello All, So I have my first brew carbonating in my new conical. I thought I would do a closed pressure transfer when it was done carbing. I now noticed I do not have the right size TC Barb fitting. I ordered one in hopes it would be here pretty quick but may not be here before the weekend...

Hello All, I have the 10 gallon kettle from spike (love it) that has the two ports at the bottom. One has the ball valve and the other has the thermometer. I was thinking of ditching the thermometer to avoid a possible bag tear and was thinking of putting another ball valve there so I could...

Man, it was one of those kind of days! So this is only my second brew day with some new equipment (pump, conical, glycol chiller). I had a good brew day Sunday and felt confident going in. First 15 mins of the mash was fine then temp dropped to 142 from 150, got it back up quick and then...

Hi All, Now that I have a conical I have been looking into a glyco system. I tried the homemade route and ended up ruining the a/c. While trying to bend it to get it into place, I was moving slowly and watching the copper towards the condenser and did not notice it was bending at the other...

Hello All, So I have been looking into upgrading some of my equipment for fermentation and just can not decide and wanted to get some feedback. Right now I have a mini fridge that I use for my plastic bucket and also a 3 gallon SS brew bucket with FTS which I do not like. Always issues with...

Hello All, Not sure if correct forum to post in so please move if needed. I finally got myself a 5 gallon Balcones bourbon barrel!!! I have had it for a couple weeks. It smells real good on the inside and not sure when was last dumped. It is going to be a few weeks before I have something...

Hello All, So I have run into my first issue with a keg of beer. It is my first NEIPA. I went to test it last night to see how the carbonation is coming along and nothing would come out. I first made sure all connections were good and had gas flowing. I thought maybe it has trub blocked in...

Hello All, I am a new BIAB brewer. I have a hard time maintaining mash temp. I wrap with two layers of Reflectix and sometimes throw a sleeping bag over that and still have seen temps drop up to 5-6 degrees. My long term plan is to go E-BIAB so won’t be much of a problem then. Until then I...

Hello All, So I am about 9 batches in and the last 5 have been BIAB which I am enjoying for the time being. I am now working through the Designing Great Beers book to learn about recipe development. Below is my first attempt at a simple Blonde. Was looking for something easy going on a hot...

Hello all, I have made my second yeast starter last night for tomorrows brew of a Belgian Ale. Does this starter need to stay at room temperature while it is going? It is on a stir plate and is very noisy and not enjoyable to listen to. I wanted to put it in the garage but it is in the 40's...

Hello All, New home brewer here and thinking about doing my first BIAB. I have done about 6 extract kits and learn from each one of them. Each one has gotten better. I want to move to all grain, but waiting for the funds to get mashing coolers. So, I thought I would start with a small batch...

Hello All, Made my first starter for a brew day today. It is close to 48 hours since I started it. Now a family issue has come up and need to postpone brew day until probably Tuesday. What is the best way to store this starter for a few days? How would you bring it back to life to pitch...

Hello all, Newbie here and on just my second extract brew. I am doing a Red Irish Ale from midwest supplies. Brew day yesterday went real well. I have a hard time keeping my temp in the house stable around 75 (live in Texas) with out running the A/C more than I would like. I want to keep my...

Hello fellow brewers!!! A complete newbie here and loving it!! Wife got me a Mr Beer kit for fathers day. I thought, what the hell, and mixed it up. Did not taste that great and a bit boring, but I got the brewing bug and next thing I know, books, youtube and a few trips to home brew store...

Hello All, New home brewer here and having a lot of fun so far (and spending a lot of money. lol ) I am a geek with stats and stuff so love looking at numbers and was intrigued when I came across Tilt which lets you see your gravity numbers in real time. I was thinking about picking one up...

Hello Fellow Home Brewers, So first time poster and beginner to this new hobby!! Wife got me a Mr Beer for fathers day and since then I have caught the bug and am so excited to start the learning process. i started with the book “The complete joy of home brewing”. Also signed up for the...