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Well, it's my third batch in 10 days, and I wasn't paying attention. I just brewed an Octoberfest, and the wort temperature was 67F. The yeast temp was about the same. I usually set the wort in the fermentation chamber to get it cold and then pitch, but I don't know what I was thinking. I'm...

I need the experts to chime in on this one. For Christmas, the wife is getting me the fermenter I've been talking about for way too long. I'm not looking to spend a ton, but I don't want to cheap out and wish I had picked certain options that I may need. I decided to get the Stout Tank...

I wanted some opinions on this one I guess cause I'm bored. I have a lager that's been fermenting, and I'm wondering if you guys would go ahead and do the d-rest now. I don't want to take a fermentation sample because I'm both too lazy to go through opening the bucket and taking the sample...

I'm trying to brew a white IPA, and honestly, I'm not sure which orange peel to use (bitter or sweet). So, I really have two questions: 1.) Which orange peel type do people typically for Belgian wheats, etc.? Is it a mix of the two sometimes? 2.) I found some granulated on Amazon, and...

I know Amarillo is sold out everywhere, but I'm wondering why. Is it due to the hop being proprietary, and whoever is growing it is currently wiped out or had a bad crop? Early last year, my LHBS had pounds of it for $14 each. Now, everyone is sold out. I just opened the freezer bag I had of...

I washed my first batch of yeast yesterday, and I think it's fine, but I'd like another opinion. Let me just give you the background on the yeast. -- US-05 -- First generation was a pale ale pitched with 2 packs. Nearly all of the trub and hops were poured into the primary from the boil. -- A...

I guess all freezers are 30% off, but for example, this is a typical one used for a fermentation chamber. http://www.sears.com/kenmore-7.2-cu-ft-chest-freezer-white/p-04618702000P?prdNo=3&blockNo=3&blockType=G3 Puts it cheaper than most of the less expensive brands in the same size range...

Alright, I'm looking to put together a smaller setup than my usual 5 gallon AG setup. Yeah, I know 5 gallons is small in itself, but I am now looking to start brewing 1-2 gallon batches. I am going to put together a 3 gallon mash tun and pickup some 2 gallon buckets. However, my current...

I have a few packs of c-brite laying around that I'm going to use until it's out. I'm actually using it as a sanitizer by letting everything soak for extended periods in the solution. However, here is my question. Are there any issues with reusing the c-brite mixture over and over again...

Ok, I plan to run a Maharaja recipe that someone posted on here. From what I've read, it's pretty close. HOWEVER, this thing has 14.7 ounces of hops, and over half a pound is dry hopped. The beer itself is 9.5% ABV, but I'm wondering if I can get by with using around 8-10 ounces of hops. To...

Anyone take crystal malt and toast it to get a higher lovibond? I'm needing some 120L, and I really want to experiment with some 60L. I'm not looking to fully convert some 2-row. I just want to take something that is already a specialty malt, and crank it higher. Anyone ever do this with...

I don't have any 120L, and I wanted to brew a batch tomorrow that calls for a little over a half pound of 120. I was thinking about using 60L, but adding in a few ounces of black patent. I have black patent, carafa III, chocolate malt, and roasted barley. Could I make a substitution that lets...

I'm guessing I just got about 25 drops of garden hose water in my wort. Most of it was when it was between 85 and 150 degrees. Anyone else ever have anything like this with ok results. I could have reboiled the whole batch, but decided not to. Anyone have any predictions?

I've seen a bunch of yeast mixing threads, but none really look at it for my question. I have a half pack of US-05, and my recipe calls for 1.5 packs of it. However, I was only able to get some extra packs of Nottingham and S-04. So, I plan to pitch the 1/2 pack of US-05 with a full pack of...

Well, for my first batch I made an AG SSR clone, and it is now in the primary. Surprisingly, all of the water volume calculations, temperatures, and SG values were dead-on what they were predicted to be. It turned out to be a LOT of work because I was doing everything for the first time. All...

I am debating using my stove for ease of boiling. I tested how well my stovetop works today on a new aluminum pot, and it took less than a half hour to get 6.5 gallons up to a decent roll. Here's my question, does it make sense to boil the wort on the stove top, even though I have the propane...

A buddy of mine is selling a working full-sized fridge to me for $75. We can use it for anything really, but I was going to use it to feed a 5 gallon keg or two out of the fridge. I probably will stash hops in the freezer as well. Other than that, the wife is going to use it for her batches...