Methods and Techniques Discussions on Home Brew Forums

brew queue Started by Fuzzy

This thread is MINE, so stay out! Just kidding, come on in. This is going to serve as my list for ...

1 Like 190 comments Most recent by FuzzyFebruary 2021Methods and Techniques

using dry yeast. Started by Fuzzy

Dry yeasts can be a great and less expensive alternative to liquid strains. They don't require a starter and they ...

1 Like 23 comments Most recent by ceanntNovember 2020Methods and Techniques

How does this crush look? Started by C_B Well?

68 comments Most recent by C_BDecember 2015Methods and Techniques

Burner Question. Started by Fuzzy

My burner probably just sucks. It's a cheapo turkey friar one, but it's what I got so I'm just going ...

Answered ✓ 9 comments Most recent by C_BSeptember 2015Methods and Techniques

Starter for old dry yeast? Started by C_B

I have some Cotes de Blanc yeast that is 6 months passed it's best by date. Should I make a ...

2 Likes 9 comments Most recent by ceanntMarch 2015Methods and Techniques

Bottle Carbing Started by Thym This discussion was created from comments split from: TKT - No Holds Barred.

19 comments Most recent by JayrizzleJune 2014Methods and Techniques

Extract Brewing Started by Fuzzy

It's been a long, long time since I have used extract. Previously, the high cost of the extract was what ...

2 Likes 94 comments Most recent by JayrizzleJune 2014Methods and Techniques

Smoked Malt, Home-smoked malt. Started by Evan_B

Has anyone smoked their own malt at home? I have rigged up a cold smoker using an old BBQ, 1 ...

20 comments Most recent by ceanntApril 2014Methods and Techniques

Two Day Brewing Started by Fuzzy

So, it's winter and crappy outside. Makes me not want to brew, since I have to either use my stove-top ...

10 comments Most recent by FuzzyJanuary 2014Methods and Techniques

Its infected, now what? Started by C_B This one is 1.010

48 comments Most recent by C_BJanuary 2014Methods and Techniques

Dumping new beer on previous beers trub question Started by jlw

I'm brewing my renegade rye ipa Friday. I've used the same fermenter and yeast cake twice now. I was planning ...

7 comments Most recent by jlwDecember 2013Methods and Techniques

There is a barrel... Started by Evan_B

Disclaimer: This might get lengthy and...wordy. There is a barrel at work that I have been allowed to use for ...

18 comments Most recent by ceanntNovember 2013Methods and Techniques

How to use wood chips? Started by jlw

My RIS is ready to oak after an eight month bulk age. The last step is to oak it and ...

13 comments Most recent by FuzzySeptember 2013Methods and Techniques

Smoking Malt at Home - A procedural thread Started by Evan_B

It has been a week since I tried smoking malt at home or the first time. As far as the ...

10 comments Most recent by scoobSeptember 2013Methods and Techniques

Acid washing wild yeast Started by Jayrizzle

I started this by juicing some apple from the yard. Put the juice in a clean carboy and let it ...

38 comments Most recent by scoobSeptember 2013Methods and Techniques

Wild yeast from apples, how should I do this? Started by Jayrizzle

So I ran a bunch of ground apples in a juicer and ended up with about a gal of juice. ...

2 Likes 10 comments Most recent by ceanntAugust 2013Methods and Techniques

First or second runnings to re-hydrate dry yeast? Started by jlw

I have always used water to re-hydrate, probably because those were the instructions when I brewed my first batch. I ...

15 comments Most recent by JayrizzleJuly 2013Methods and Techniques

Mash with apple juice? Started by CurlyFat

This inspiration just hit me randomly as I sit waiting to pick my daughter up from pre-school. Could I make a ...

Answered ✓ 27 comments Most recent by ThymJuly 2013Methods and Techniques

Brewing without a computer program Started by Jayrizzle

It seems odd to me that everyone seems to use Beersmith or the like. I've used it, but never felt ...

41 comments Most recent by CZsJune 2013Methods and Techniques

Calculating Sparge Water Volume Started by Evan_B

I am wondering how everyone is going about calculating their sparge volume. Only ever done BIAB and realized that I ...

2 Likes 32 comments Most recent by Evan_BJune 2013Methods and Techniques

Interesting process similar to First Wort Hopping on steroids Started by ceannt

I have long been intrigued by this old method, but have never gotten around to attempting it. Back in the ...

11 comments Most recent by ThymApril 2013Methods and Techniques

Split Batch Brett B & C experiment Started by BenS

5 weeks ago I brewed up a simple Belgian Blonde/Pale recipe to primary ferment with just white labs Brett B ...

12 comments Most recent by FuzzyApril 2013Methods and Techniques

Solera brewing Started by Fuzzy

A solera is a method of fermentation process that blends aged whatever (beer/wine/vinegar/etc) with fresh in a series of containers. Here's ...

1 Like 16 comments Most recent by FuzzyApril 2013Methods and Techniques

stingy siphoning? Started by frydogbrews

How do you all siphon? like when do you stop? i usually get as much as i can, and then ...

1 Like 27 comments Most recent by BenvarineApril 2013Methods and Techniques

Saison Fermentation Temps Started by jlw

For you saison brewers let's talk temps. I've read a lot of varying advice on fermentation temps, everything from controlled ...

2 Likes 10 comments Most recent by CZsApril 2013Methods and Techniques

Flat beer Started by Benvarine

I have a Belgian tripel that is flat. Kegged 4 weeks ago, originally force carb'd with a few other beers, ...

15 comments Most recent by BenvarineApril 2013Methods and Techniques

How do I dry out a beer? Started by jlw

So here is the situation. I'm brewing my saison tomorrow or Saturday and I just placed my order for ingredients ...

10 comments Most recent by scoobApril 2013Methods and Techniques

Is DMS a Worry With Modern Pilsner Malt? Started by scoob

I have a pretty well tuned palette and can pick up on a lot of flavors in a beer, one ...

12 comments Most recent by C_BMarch 2013Methods and Techniques

Dry Hop in Stages? Started by jlw

A friend sent me an old article written by the brewers at Stone regarding IPA's. One of the things that ...

1 Like 8 comments Most recent by ceanntMarch 2013Methods and Techniques

How I use gelatin Started by frydogbrews

Gelatin is a clarifying agent that is frequently used in beer. it is the same gelatin used to make ...

25 comments Most recent by ceanntFebruary 2013Methods and Techniques

How To: Wax Bottles Started by BenS

I am giving away my saison as a gift this year and decided to dressy the bottles up a bit ...

24 comments Most recent by morsFebruary 2013Methods and Techniques

bottling from a keg Started by frydogbrews

i have bottled off my kegs numerous times, but always just for transport or to be drank in less ...

24 comments Most recent by morsFebruary 2013Methods and Techniques

how strong of a boil? does it matter? Started by frydogbrews

after a double brew day today, i was thinking about boiling. i was running low on propane and ...

35 comments Most recent by ThymFebruary 2013Methods and Techniques

yeast washing! Started by Fuzzy

So you don't want to spend another 6-10 bucks on yeast for the next batch? Just use what ya got ...

1 Like 57 comments Most recent by JayrizzleFebruary 2013Methods and Techniques

Brew in a Bag Method Pictorial Started by Benvarine

So I switched to BIAB all-grain. There is another thread here with simple instructions. I thought I would add mine ...

16 comments Most recent by themonstermasherFebruary 2013Methods and Techniques

BIAB, missing target SG Started by Jayrizzle This discussion was created from comments split

76 comments Most recent by ThymFebruary 2013Methods and Techniques

Using a Belgian Wit Yeast how Cool Should I Start the Fermentation? Started by jlw I was thinking lower 60's?

7 comments Most recent by ThymFebruary 2013Methods and Techniques

Basic Yeast Starters Started by PBR4LIFE

I made two tonight for a double brew day on Saturday or Sunday Pretty simple instructions: 1. figure out how big of ...

12 comments Most recent by C_BFebruary 2013Methods and Techniques

Keg Oaking Fail Started by C_B This discussion was created from comments split from another thread.

4 Likes 34 comments Most recent by C_BFebruary 2013Methods and Techniques

How do I culture yeast from a bottle? Started by jlw

I have a bottle of St. Bernardus Christmas Ale and I would like to culture the yest they use and ...

Answered ✓ 7 comments Most recent by C_BFebruary 2013Methods and Techniques

using a refractometer for beer Started by frydogbrews

refractometers are a great way to take gravity readings of your wort. the problem is that unlike a hydrometer, they ...

17 comments Most recent by ThymJanuary 2013Methods and Techniques

Westvleteren Dregs Started by Thym Dregs in a starter. We will see what I get. Probably just a champagne yeast they used for bottleing...

2 Likes 25 comments Most recent by FuzzyJanuary 2013Methods and Techniques

How to Make a Large Yeast Starter for a Lager Started by jlw

Planning on brewing my Dopplebock on 1/12/13. This beer has an estimated OG of 1.095 and Mr. Malty says I ...

14 comments Most recent by BenvarineJanuary 2013Methods and Techniques

List of beers you can harvest yeast from. Started by scoob

OK, I need to announce that this is not my research but rather this is a couple lists I ...

4 Likes 8 comments Most recent by C_BDecember 2012Methods and Techniques

Fermenting in my brew kettle? Started by mmerrig

I have a converted keg that I use as my brew kettle. I use the brew kettle as ...

50 comments Most recent by ThymDecember 2012Methods and Techniques

Foam control Started by C_B This discussion was created from comments split

16 comments Most recent by ThymDecember 2012Methods and Techniques

Sanitizing a wooden barrel. Started by scoob

Sanitizing a wooden barrel is key to wood aging a beer or mead, an improperly prepped barrel will lead to ...

1 comment Started by scoobDecember 2012Methods and Techniques

Oak Cube Sanitization Started by Thym This discussion was created from comments split from

44 comments Most recent by scoobDecember 2012Methods and Techniques

Brewing at Scoobs House Started by Thym This discussion was created from comments

1 Like 23 comments Most recent by ThymDecember 2012Methods and Techniques

Going to try and brew an IPA today Started by jlw

problem is I have been too lazy to make a starter. So I was thinking about doing what @frydogbrew did ...

1 Like 38 comments Most recent by ceanntDecember 2012Methods and Techniques