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I'm planning to brew a Negra Modelo inspired beer, knowing I probably won't hit it exactly and that's OK. It looks like I'll need to choose between various Wyeast options for it. I'd like to hit it somewhat closely, or at least not add unwanted flavors. I'm currently debating between: * 2124...

Does such a thing exist? I have a flow control tap connected to a ball lock fitting. It works really well and so I want to keep using it, but I'm forced to have it stick out between the handles, blocking any adjacent keg from being placed. If I could raise everything (the post or the connector)...

I'll give observations, I won't make a statement on it either way. Imply, yes, but I could be wrong, misunderstanding, or missing facts. I'd love to know what other people think about this material. I use EVA Barrier for my CO2 and serving lines. I notice that any beer left overnight in the...

I've got Fermonsters and Big Mouth Bubblers, but no Fermzilla equipment. I don't plan to swap out all of my fermenters but I am interested in the Fermzilla lid offerings and options. Does anyone have both, and mind seeing if the lids swap? Or already know the answer? I own a number of "plain"...

According to people on the MN Homebrewers Association, on Facebook, Northern Brewer shop employees at their Saint Paul location are indicating that the NB and Midwest Store as well are closing at the end of the month. Will still have online sales of course but the physical stores are closing...

https://www.midwestsupplies.com/collections/clearance/products/northern-brewer-recirculating-pump Down from $99.99 to $32.33 Not sure for how long, how many are in stock, or why 2/3 off normal but pretty good deal at this price point! There is still shipping costs, nearly $15. Ends up about...

I've got 3 2 taps for sale: * $25 Nukatap keg faucet, purchased from Williams this year, never used and still in the bag: Nukatap Keg Faucet * $40 Nukatap flow control keg faucet, also purchased earlier this year, used for less than half of a single keg only, and cleaned and dried before...

I've been tinkering with my recipes and which crystal malts were used. I've used it in the 40L (Crystal Light) range aiming for caramel, 60L (Medium) for fruitiness, 120 (Dark) for raisin type flavors, and so on. I've come to realize lately, should have known but was a little surprised, that...

Looking for some help for my next attempt to copy this beer. My first recipe (slight rounding off): 44% Pilsner 33% Vienna 17% Flaked corn 2% Caravienne (said to be like Caramel 20) 2% Caramel 60 2% Carafa Special I (roughly chocolate malt) Mash pH 5.4, minerals intentionally kept fairly low...

I'm feeling compelled to share a great experience. I ordered a flow controlled, ball lock post mounted tap. They sent the wrong one, the version without that tap. I thought it was my mistake when I ordered it but nope they sent the wrong one. I emailed them about it and the right one showed up...

Woohoo, the wife gave the thumbs up to get a new one. Seems like all stores have the same prices, and none mention much about delivery. Ideally, I'd like to have it brought to my basement, the stand installed (won't be a wall mount), and set on the console. Ideally they can take the old one...

I'm interested if anyone's seen semi-consistent results among the various Maris Otter brands, and resulting mash pH values? I guess I wonder if some brands tend to run high or low for their DIpH (perhaps pHDI) values? With the end result of one brand vs. another tends to require more or less...

I recently attempted an Anchor Steam "clone" - 2-row (80%), Munich (8%), Caramel 40 (8%), Victory (4%), Northern Brewer Hops (60 min, 15 min, and WP @ 170F), Wyeast 2112 California Lager fermented at 62F. I think the base flavors came out well, but it's really missing that... fruitiness (I get...

I bought a pack at my LHBS yesterday, a month short of the expiration date. Pitched it into a 2L starter (combo 2 cans Propper + 2 cans water). Set on stir plate with filtered air from an aquarium pump. My "normal" starter routine. It's 18 hours later and I seem to see no activity. The wort...

Wondered if anyone's tried something like this to maintain mash temp in a cooler tun? Low wattage, submersible, and appears that it can be plugged into a controller that can be set for mash temps i.e. 152F (wouldn't use the included controller). Thinking you'd mash-in, stir, and so forth...

I've got a fairly straightforward ESB-like recipe with Maris Otter, some crystal, some victory, and a pinch of chocolate. I've been using East Kent Goldings and Wyeast 1968 London ESB. Generally speaking it's a good beer but I'm looking to up the fruitiness in it a little bit (it's OK by me if...

I brewed a stout today, and the mash was a bit dry. Usually by the end of my mashes I've got my grains under a 1" or so bed of water. Today I used oat flakes, which I haven't done in ages (the last time was before I knew at all what I was doing), and today the mash was a bit dry. Efficiency...

Tonight I got water ready for a porter to be brewed tomorrow, and was taste testing my additions. I did only small amounts in a cup of water just to see how they worked. They were a little concentrated but not terribly so. Most dissolved in the water and weren't very noticeable. When I got to...

I'm hoping this is the best section to ask this question, I think I have an ingredient issue. Oatmeal stout, recipe as follows: 8.0 lbs Golden Promise 2.0 lbs Munich 1.0 lbs Oatmeal flakes 1.0 lbs Pale Chocolate 1.0 lbs Flaked Barley 0.50 lbs Roasted Barley 0.25 lbs Crystal 40 0.25 lbs...

I'm looking for an existing, or easy to make, oversized blow-off. I have Big Mouth Bubblers and the 1" ID tube ID doesn't fit well and it's a pain to position the tube where I want it. I'm tired of stacking paint cans with a kitchen pot on top to make it work. I've also stuck a 1/2" ID hose...