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I think it is time to upgrade to bigger batches Started by jlw
I need to get in touch with the local breweries to see if I can buy used kegs. I like ...

4 comments Most recent by LakewoodJanuary 2012User Builds
Spring Fever Belgian Ale Started by Lothos
Spring Fever Belgian Ale 16-E Belgian Specialty Ale Author: Chris Size: 11.52 gal Efficiency: 81.0% Attenuation: 75.0% Calories: 295.33 kcal per 12.0 fl oz Original Gravity: 1.088 ...

1 comment Started by LothosJanuary 2012Belgian Strong Ale
Soul-less Soldiers Stout Started by Lothos
Soul-less Soldiers Stout 5 gal 13-F Russian Imperial Stout Author: Chris Date: 11/21/2009 Size: 7.16 gal Efficiency: 80.26% Attenuation: 75.0% Calories: 382.21 kcal per 16.0 fl oz Original ...

4 comments Most recent by LakewoodJanuary 2012Stout
My BlueBerry Lager Started by Lothos
first one i ever brewed My BlueBerry Lager 20-A Fruit Beer Author: Lothos Date: 1/26/2012 Size: 10.5 gal Efficiency: 81.11% Attenuation: 75.0% Calories: 183.11 kcal per 12.0 fl ...

3 comments Most recent by LothosJanuary 2012Fruit Beer
I don't know what to brew next Started by jlw
In process i have a Black Saison that will be ready end of February. I also have the Black IIPA. ...

Answered ✓ 9 comments Most recent by djsethallJanuary 2012Open Topics
My Imperial Stout Started by Lothos
My Imperial Stout Russian Imperial Stout Author: Lothos Size: 6.50 gal Efficiency: 82.0% Attenuation: 75.0% Calories: 285.52 kcal per 12.0 fl oz Original Gravity: 1.085 (1.075 - ...

11 comments Most recent by LakewoodJanuary 2012Stout
Hop Variety Manual - USA Hops Started by jlw Found this hops variety manual and thought it would useful. http://usahops.org/userfiles/file/HGA%20BCI%20Reports/HGA%20Variety%20Manual%20-%20English%20(updated%20March%202011).pdf
5 comments Most recent by LothosJanuary 2012Design Tips
BANANA BREAD ALE Started by Lothos
banana bread ale Size: 6.5 gal Efficiency: 82.0% Attenuation: 75.0% Calories: 219.41 kcal per 12.0 fl oz Original Gravity: 1.066 (1.000 - 1.100) Terminal Gravity: 1.016 ...

9 comments Most recent by LothosJanuary 2012Specialty Beer
Cleaning beer lines Started by frydogbrews
cleaning beer lines comes up fairly regularly around here, so i figured it might be good to have a place ...

2 comments Most recent by LakewoodJanuary 2012Methods and Techniques
Does this look normal? Started by C_B
Oatmeal stout. It was in primary for two weeks. The basement cooled off so I brought it upstairs, checked the ...

Answered ✓ 11 comments Most recent by C_BJanuary 2012Home Brew Help Line
malt descriptions Started by FromZwolle
this is a compilation of malt descriptions from the country malt group. while the best way to learn what a ...

12 comments Most recent by LakewoodJanuary 2012Design Tips
Style guidelines Started by FromZwolle Here's the link to the style guidelines from the BJCP. http://www.bjcp.org/docs/2008_stylebook.pdf
12 comments Most recent by LakewoodJanuary 2012styles
Caught in the act Started by Lakewood
Send / upload pictures of you and your friends brewing. I'm looking for pictures of people pouring, stirring, measuring, adjusting, ...

28 comments Most recent by FromZwolleJanuary 2012Announcements
Wicked Angel Double IPA Started by Lakewood
This beer is part of the Brew Kit Quarterly subscription as an Extract version. The flavor and composition of the ...

13 comments Most recent by LakewoodJanuary 2012India Pale Ale (IPA)
Force Carbonating Question Started by Lakewood This discussion was created from comments split from: TKT - No Holds Barred.
12 comments Most recent by C_BJanuary 2012Home Brew Help Line
Cycling pictures thread Started by BenS Here's some cows that are waiting to be slaughtered that I rode by. Enjoy.
15 comments Most recent by LakewoodJanuary 2012Open Topics
quick and easy Cyser Started by frydogbrews
4.5 gallons 100% apple juice 1/2 gallon mixed berry 100% juice (ocean spray is what i use) 6 pounds honey toss in 5 ...

3 comments Most recent by frydogbrewsJanuary 2012Recipes
Vienna lager Started by FromZwolle
I came up with this beer as an attempt to create a mexican style vienna lager (dos equis ambar, negra ...

4 comments Most recent by FromZwolleJanuary 2012Europen Amber Lager
Wine FAQ Started by frydogbrews
this is a discussion to answer questions about winemaking. making wine, from grape juice, is one of the simplest forms of ...

11 comments Most recent by FromZwolleJanuary 2012General
Yeast Starter Question Started by Lakewood This discussion was created from comments split from: TKT - No Holds Barred.
5 comments Most recent by jlwJanuary 2012Home Brew Help Line
I need to learn about lagers Started by jlw
Now that I have temp control I wan to start brewing some lagers. Any suggested readings, advice, recipes would be ...

Answered ✓ 6 comments Most recent by FromZwolleJanuary 2012Methods and Techniques
What is your occupation? Started by C_B
What magical day job/career/means to an end do you have that pays for such an addicting hobby? I'm a small business ...

11 comments Most recent by frydogbrewsJanuary 2012Open Topics
Great news for Ohio micro breweries! Started by C_B
This should really help the Ohio craft beer industry. I'm glad to see a governing body make it EASIER to ...

4 comments Most recent by LakewoodJanuary 2012Open Topics
Good Price on Cornie Kegs Started by Lakewood This discussion was created from comments split from another thread.
24 comments Most recent by LakewoodJanuary 2012Types and Methods
want to know about hops? Started by PK1
I couldn't add this to the hop substitution thread because it was closed but here is a lot of information ...

Answered ✓ 8 comments Most recent by LakewoodJanuary 2012Open Topics
Tell us a little about yourself Started by Lakewood
Home Brew Forums is all about community and the people that brew and love beer. We'd love to know a ...

1 comment Started by LakewoodJanuary 2012Introductions
an interesting beer discussion going on Started by PK1 http://www.washingtonbeerblog.com/how-does-brewery-become-overrated/
18 comments Most recent by LakewoodJanuary 2012Open Topics
When craft beer goes bad Started by PK1 This is why beers sometimes taste different on tap http://tinyurl.com/7xv7bam
33 comments Most recent by LakewoodJanuary 2012Open Topics
Olympia Washington Greater South Sound Area Group Buy Started by djsethall
Ok people it is time once again for an Olympia group buy. This is a new venue with the same ...

Closed 10 comments Most recent by djsethallJanuary 2012Group Buys
compact CO2 injectors Started by frydogbrews
has anyone ever used these compact CO2 injectors? http://www.midwestsupplies.com/compact-co2-injector-ball-lock-fitting-compact-co2-injector.html it would be nice to have a way to take kegs places but ...

7 comments Most recent by FromZwolleJanuary 2012Types and Methods
How to make a beer yeast starter with pictures Started by jlw
I brewed many batches before I fully understood the importance of pitching a proper yeast starter some of which are ...

13 comments Most recent by jlwJanuary 2012Methods and Techniques
Help with a Hop Substitution for Amarillo Started by jlw
Going to brew my Black IIPA this weekend and need to substitute the Amarillo for either Cascade or Centennial. I ...

Answered ✓ 3 comments Most recent by jlwJanuary 2012Design Tips
First mead Started by Benvarine
Ferming my first mead with help from Frydogbrews. How do I know when it is done? Is there a ...

Answered ✓ 7 comments Most recent by frydogbrewsJanuary 2012Cider and Mead
Temp controller Started by Benvarine
I read the latest issue of BYO magazine about making your own temperature controller. Can you use that with brew ...

Answered ✓ 5 comments Most recent by LakewoodJanuary 2012User Builds
Hop Substation Chart Started by jlw
I'm planning my Black IIPA and one of the hops used is Amarillo. I don;t have Amarillo on hand so ...

3 comments Most recent by frydogbrewsJanuary 2012Design Tips
Possible Infection? Started by Lakewood This discussion was created from comments split from: Temp controller.
9 comments Most recent by jlwJanuary 2012Home Brew Help Line
citra pale ale, i love it Started by frydogbrews
11 lbs 2-row 154ish for 60 minutes 1/2 lb gambrinus 1/2 pound caramel 40 1/2 ounce citra at 60 1/2 ounce citra at 35 then between ...

5 comments Most recent by C_BJanuary 2012American Ale
Slow cooked Black Beans Started by ceannt
This is a "quick and dirty" version of a recipie I got from a small Mexican eatery in Niles California ...

6 comments Most recent by LakewoodJanuary 2012Recipes
Kegerator Build Started by BenS
I built my kegerator a couple years ago and thought I would start a build thread for anyone interested. The ...

5 comments Most recent by BenSJanuary 2012User Builds
Store wine bottles on the side or upright? Started by C_B
Well? How important is it to store bottles on their side? Is it important to keep the cork moist or ...

Answered ✓ 10 comments Most recent by frydogbrewsJanuary 2012General
Free Tool for Photographers Started by Lakewood
A free tool for anyone to use. I wrote it for my own purposes, but i figure it could be ...

12 comments Most recent by LakewoodJanuary 2012Free!!
XBOX 360 Gamertag Started by Ace_Club Have an XBOX? Want to play some multiplayer games with others from the forum? Post your gamertags here. Ace Club 007
26 comments Most recent by viking73January 2012Open Topics
Very Interesting Videos on Brewing. Started by djsethall All props go to BobbyFromNJ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSEA9v7ix8Q&feature=relmfu
7 comments Most recent by FromZwolleJanuary 2012Methods and Techniques
Mash with apple juice? Started by DrCurly
This inspiration just hit me randomly as I sit waiting to pick my daughter up from pre-school. Could I make a ...

Answered ✓ 4 comments Most recent by frydogbrewsJanuary 2012Methods and Techniques
using dry yeast. Started by FromZwolle
Dry yeasts can be a great and less expensive alternative to liquid strains. They don't require a starter and they ...

4 comments Most recent by ceanntJanuary 2012Methods and Techniques
Viking's Shrimp Scampi Started by viking73
Here's nice easy recipe to impress the old lady with: 1# 60-80 shrimp (peeled and deviened, or whole, whatever...) A good handfull ...

3 comments Most recent by viking73January 2012Recipes
Boom and bust fermentation question - Oatmeal Stout Started by opie194
To start, this is my first time brewing, so I don't know what to expect. Everything went well the first ...

Answered ✓ 13 comments Most recent by opie194January 2012Open Topics
Is it ok to carb bottles lying on their side? Started by jlw
Ran out of room in my bottle box unless I lay bottles on the side I figure its ok but ...

Answered ✓ 3 comments Most recent by jlwJanuary 2012Home Brew Help Line
a note about campden tablets and ppm Started by frydogbrews
Just a note to always check the ppm levels of your campden tablets. ppm = parts per million when i began making ...

1 comment Started by frydogbrewsJanuary 2012General
very simple mash tun Started by FromZwolle
Here's my mash tun. I believe the total cost was around $20. What you'll need: a length of tubing (about 6 ...

1 comment Started by FromZwolleDecember 2011User Builds

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