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I wanted to make a nice batch of dark lager. I usually do a partial extract using some LME from my local Supply store. They carry bulk LME both light and dark. In this particular case the valve was stuck on the drum of dark liquid extract so they gave me 3 lbs of CBW Special Dark from a kit...

Hear me out on this one: I have a pretty flavorful cider that I am about ready to bottle. The problem is that the flavor is "tangy" because all of the ferment able sugars are now alcohol. I want to re-sweeten half of it with Splenda, and half with sugar. The complicating factor is that there...

I'm experiencing a lot of problems with gushering. I've checked through the threads and still have a couple of questions on this important topic: The problem showed up at some level on everything I've brewed since August, which is about 6 batches. Typically, these batches taste fine and are...

I made two batches exactly a week ago. Both used the amber DME, both used the same type of yeast. One had a blend of Cascade and Williamette hops, and the other had Mittletau. Both smell absolutely great. I can hardly wait to drink them. The gravity of the Cascade/Williaemette batch is...

I looked through a few old threads on this important topic, but have a couple of questions for the forum dwellers. I've been brewing mainly from the Cooper's kits up until now and I want to phase into some grain/extract combination. I can get one of those kits for about $16, prehopped and with...

I have read all of the comments pro and con about the use of screw top bottles to store my home brew....the general tone of the conversation is leaning toward negative....although there are some people that do this anyway.. But, I have an opportunity... A local guy down here has a lot of...