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I recently got an incredibly good condition/fairly new freezer top/fridge bottom for free and want to convert it to a fermenter bottom, while still keeping the freezer top freezing.... Everything i have researched is old info and states that there really is no way to keep the freezer able to...

I am looking to do my second all grain this week...the first went off without a hitch (10 gallon) and tastes incredible! (was a basic pale ale). I created this recipe from scratch from what ive learned over the last year+ of research.... all grain 10 gallon mash @ 154 @1 hour batch...

Im starting to build my all grain equipment and am curious on if anyone knows when certain things usually go on sale, like a cooler.... I want cylindrical, but the cheapest i can find is 50 bucks at home depot.... Do they or other major DIY equipment tend to go on sale at certain times of the...

This may be a silly question, but when making a starter thats say.... 1L, that is the pre-decanted volume right? Including the starter wort.... Or is that the volume of yeast u want without the wort?

Im trying to figure this out, im making the jump to full boil all grain, but its a slow process getting the equipment.... And i dont want to stop brewing in the mean time! I am curious on what exactly partial mash i could do.... I di have a 10gallon cooler converted mashtun, and a keg to...

So i am curious..... I know you can use programs to calculate all kinds of brewing things, but im old fashioned and like to do it by hand.... My question is.... When calculating IBUs, for an extract recipe, how would i determine hop utilization if, say for a 60 minute boil, i start adding hops...

I was looking at doing a 5gallon saizon extract and wanted to incorporate pineapple into it, what would be the best way to do this....if its even possible? I'm thinking even a pineapple/coconut would be tasty, but I've never added fruits or things like this to a beer, not sure how it all works...

My wife looves the orange/lemon blossoms this time of year, I was curious how I could incorporate that smell into a taste ....adding actual flowers? Or oil extract (very expensive)?or something else....also I'm thinkin a hefe for the type beer, but I'm open to ideas! Thanks!

I am on my 4th 5 gallon extract and on this kit (a german hefe from a local home brew shop) I was using 2X 3.3lb of LME and 1 lb. Of DME.....I was told to add half of the extract at the start of boil, and to add the rest with 15 minutes left in the boil....I asked why I was to do this since my...

I picked up a rauchbier kit from brewers best cuz I wanted to try something I've never had. Realized when I got home that its a lager recipe and my capabilities/equipment won't let me do that. The instructions say it can be done as an ale for fermenting..... The way it says is to ferment is 2...

I have heard that during fermentation the temp can rise 5-10 degrees. I know you are supposed to be in an area 68-72* or so, is that temp the ambient air, or the liquid? I am fermenting in an area that avg 70*, should i try to get it cooler since the liquid will heat slightly? Thanks!!!

When is it generally recommended to do a blowoff tube....about to brew my first 5gallon and the wife would kiiillll me if it made a mess lol... Thanks!

I have 2 questions as I am looking into getting my equipment soon and want little oop and less hassle with storage/sanitation. 1. For dry hopping in a primary, what is the best method? 2. Do you need a 2nd bucket (I'm going for 5gal. Batches) for bottling, or can you bottle from the primary...

I came across a few different beer/homebrewing magazines the other day and was thinking about subscribing to one....does anyone have recommendations on magazines?

I'm looking for a few different extract recipes that would be highly recommended...they are as follows... 1. A scotch ale 2. A good porter (open to smoked) 3. An IPA 4. A red 5. If it is possible, my favorite 2 beers are red and IPA ...is it possible and are there any combinations of the two...

I recently started with a mr. Beer kit. I have been wanting to learn how to brew for years and wanted the kit to learn the basics. I am immediately wanting to step it up and do 5gal. Batches. My question is from the different methods like extract/partial/ and all grain....given the same...