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I am in the experimental stretch of brewing beer. Thinking of doing a Bananas Foster inspired brew. Putting wheat in the mash to cream it up and add brown sugar late in boil. Vanilla beans and dark rum in secondary. Use a wheat yeast to add to the banana flavor. Thinking of brulee the...

After 5+ years of brewing beer I did my first batch of cider last weekend. I used 2 varieties of juice totaling 5 gallons and added 10 fresh blended apples. I pitched Wyeast cider blend and yeast nutrient. Fermenting it at around 60 for a nice even fermentation. I am thinking of breaking it...

Brewing a Pumpkin Mocha Latte Fermentables Dry Malt Extract - Light5.0 lb Pumpkin, cooked6.62 lb Chocolate (US)1.0 lb Roasted Barley (US)1.0 lb Caramel/Crystal 120L (US)1.0 lb Aromatic Malt (US)0.5 lb Lactose (Milk Sugar)1.0 lb Brown Sugar1.0 lb Flaked Oats1.0 lb Hops Warrior (US)0.5 oz60 min...

I am starting to branch out and do my own partial mash recipes. I am looking for input and critique on an oatmeal stout recipe. ****disclaimer**** I have 5lbs of light Dme and plenty of warrior hops sitting around and want to use these. All other grain and yeast are to be purchased... 5lb...

I have a line on Northern Brewer wet hops. Thinking of putting together a harvest ale with said hops. Reading online it's mostly a bittering hop with woody and minty flavors. I have never used this variety and looking for input for beer style they work in. Last year I found Citra wet hops...

Local fruit market had a fire sale on strawberries. 8lbs were $1. I couldn't pass it up but need something to do with 5 of the lbs. I cut and put them in the freezer. Looking for recipe ideas, but thinking of doing a wheat or saison style beer using warrior or Santium hops with strawberries...

Looking for some input on this recipe. Going to brew this weekend Simcoe single hop APA 5 Gallon recipe 5 lb Briess golden light dme .5 lb white wheat for steeping .5 lb Cara 40 for steeping .5 oz Simcoe 13% 60min 22.17 ibu .5 oz Simcoe 13% 15min 11.0 ibu 1 oz Simcoe 13% 5min ibu 8.84 ibu...

I have made about 6 kits and want to expand on my brewing with out going all grain. I usually work 50-60 hours a week so extract saves me time on brew day. I picked up 2 lbs of Santiam hops from a startup brewery here in Chicago. I want to play around with them a bit. I want to start with a...

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Want to expand my brewing equipment and capacity. Looking for a 5 or 6 gallon glass carboy in or near Chicago.

Wife wants the bottle hoard gone. I want a happy wife and a few homebrews. I am in northern Chicago with over 24 gallons worth of empty bottles. All are rinsed, label still on, commercial bottles. Most of bottles in boxes as of now, but can get boxes if needed. I have 114 - 12oz...

Any recommendations on special releases or small brewers from Cleveland? I am headed there for work and want to enjoy some good brews while there. I have had the main beers of Great Lakes and enjoyed those. Thanks for the input.

Newer brewer in Chicago looking to expand my equipment. Looking to buy a kettle, glass carboys, wort chiller, and other miscellaneous brew supplies. Email: wahmbush0614 at hotmail dot com Thank you, Mark

I am getting started in Home Brewing and am looking for any brewing supplies that you are looking to sell. I have been homebrewing with a friend but it's time to get my own equipment and start to enjoy doing it on my own. I live in Chicago Illinois, so I would prefer to deal locally, but if...

I have brewed a few times with a buddy of mine. I am looking to purchase equipment of my own. I feel like this add has what I want, but seems like the price is a bit high. What would be a good offer? http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/art/2450481057.html Thank you, Mark :mug:

Long time consumer, long time snob, and starting out brewer. I live in the city of Chicago and am looking for experienced brewers I can learn from, get tips, and see if there are any Brewing Clubs around Chicago. Forum looks nice and informative. Looking forward to all the help you guys can...