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How to Bottle Beer Started by jlw

Or at least it's how I have refined my process. I think I am down to approximately 90 min total ...

32 comments Most recent by ceanntNovember 2012Methods and Techniques

Belgian sour, when's it ready Started by Benvarine

I have a Belgian sour going, I was planning on fermenting for a year. However, the pellicle has dropped and ...

21 comments Most recent by FuzzyNovember 2012Methods and Techniques

How much do you vourlof? Started by jlw

It's probably overkill but I vourlof 5 or 6 gallons on the mash and about the same for each batch ...

10 comments Most recent by CurlyFatNovember 2012Methods and Techniques

Boiling extract Started by Benvarine

I have heard more and more discussion about not needing to boil extract for a long period of time, basically ...

17 comments Most recent by ThymOctober 2012Methods and Techniques

dry hopping during fermentation Started by frydogbrews

i was talking to one of the brewers for the largest craft beer company in st louis about dry hopping. ...

9 comments Most recent by JayrizzleOctober 2012Methods and Techniques

I've had 4 beers in primary since around the middle of march....??? Started by flyfisherwes

So I have 2 porters (one really big one), a rye IPA, and a "black" IPA (forgive this naming but ...

2 Likes Answered ✓ 6 comments Most recent by flyfisherwesSeptember 2012Methods and Techniques

Double Decoction Mash Problem Solve Started by jlw

On Saturday, my decoction mash went pretty well with the exception that I missed everyone of my step up in ...

13 comments Most recent by ceanntAugust 2012Methods and Techniques

How to make a basic yeast starter Started by C_B

There are many reasons to make a yeast starter, I do it to proof liquid yeast and to grow yeast ...

26 comments Most recent by BenvarineAugust 2012Methods and Techniques

Little things I have learned along the road to making better beer. Started by ceannt

I thought I would start putting down on “paper” some of the things I have learned over the course of ...

6 Likes 126 comments Most recent by ceanntJuly 2012Methods and Techniques

First Wort Hopping Started by ceannt

First Wort Hopping First wort hopping (FWH) is a very old technique that has only fairly recently had a resurgence. Much ...

10 comments Most recent by ceanntJune 2012Methods and Techniques

Blending Beers Started by Benvarine

Anyone blend beers before? I brewed two recently. One honey wheat, but light on the wheat and a #9 ...

11 comments Most recent by ThymJune 2012Methods and Techniques

Force carbing with multiple kegs. Started by flyfisherwes

I will have a dual regulator with a 4 line manifold on one side and a strap fgt shot on ...

1 Like 9 comments Most recent by ThymJune 2012Methods and Techniques

Companies to test my water for brewing. Started by C_B

I have a well with very hard (iron) water. We use a softener system so that we can wear clothes ...

Answered ✓ 4 comments Most recent by C_BJune 2012Methods and Techniques

Dry hopping question. Started by flyfisherwes

Is it easier to dry hop in the keg or in the fermenter? I use a hop bag. ...

11 comments Most recent by ThymMay 2012Methods and Techniques

Kegged beer carbonation question Started by jlw

My saison I kegged two weeks ago and is not carbing up. I added 3 oz of sugar and then ...

1 Like 22 comments Most recent by flyfisherwesMay 2012Methods and Techniques

Under carb'd bottles Started by Benvarine

I screwed up when last kegging and bottling. I added proper amount of sugar to beer when kegging to allow ...

19 comments Most recent by FuzzyMay 2012Methods and Techniques

How to ferment a lager? Started by jlw

I pitched a 3L starter for my marzen at 54*. How long do I leave in primary and do I ...

1 Like 20 comments Most recent by FuzzyMay 2012Methods and Techniques

Dry Hopping question Started by Thym This discussion was created from comments split from: Poll: Should I brew today? and what?.

14 comments Most recent by frydogbrewsApril 2012Methods and Techniques

Granola beer Started by Jayrizzle

So as many of you know; I work at a granola factory. We save floor sweepings for pig food, and ...

1 Like Answered ✓ 13 comments Most recent by jlwApril 2012Methods and Techniques

Decoction mash for an Ale? Started by jlw

I was wondering if decoction mash is worth the effort for an Ale or in the this case my DIPA ...

14 comments Most recent by ThymApril 2012Methods and Techniques

Bottling the last 2 gallons Started by Thym This discussion was created from comments split from: Mash tun size.

10 comments Most recent by frydogbrewsApril 2012Methods and Techniques

Lager doesn't seem to be fermenting Started by jlw

I know RDWDAHB. But it is my first lager. The current temp of the beer is 52* it doesn't seem ...

12 comments Most recent by frydogbrewsApril 2012Methods and Techniques

Pipeline IS the key to brewing patience Started by jlw

When you first start brewing it's really hard to not let that beer you just brewed properly aged through all ...

8 comments Most recent by ThymApril 2012Methods and Techniques

For a marzen is a 3 L starter large enough? Started by jlw

The Mr. Malty Calculator says I need something like a 5L starter. I don't think I can make one that ...

31 comments Most recent by jlwApril 2012Methods and Techniques

Decoction Mash Help Started by jlw

I have never attempted a decoction mash but I want to do one for my Oktoberfest beer I am brewing ...

15 comments Most recent by scoobApril 2012Methods and Techniques

Aeration Systems Started by jlw Thinking about making or buying an aeration system for wort. General thoughts? I was looking at something like this: http://morebeer.com/view_product/16607/102281/Aeration_System

6 comments Most recent by jlwApril 2012Methods and Techniques

How much priming sugar to use when kegging? Started by jlw

I know it's less than when you would bottle but I'm not sure how much. The calculator says 3.5 oz ...

10 comments Most recent by jlwMarch 2012Methods and Techniques

30 minute brew time? Started by frydogbrews

i am moving more and more towards flavor hops only, no 60 minute boiling hops. with that in mind, what's ...

5 comments Most recent by FuzzyMarch 2012Methods and Techniques

Fermentation Temperatures Started by Thym This discussion was created from comments

11 comments Most recent by ThymMarch 2012Methods and Techniques

Lager Timeframes Started by Fuzzy This discussion was created from comments split from: TKT - No Holds Barred.

6 comments Most recent by JayrizzleMarch 2012Methods and Techniques

Second Running's beer. I need advice. Started by jlw

Tomorrow I am brewing a RIS with 21 lbs of grain. I am thinking about attempting a beer on the ...

5 comments Most recent by FuzzyMarch 2012Methods and Techniques

I need help. I want to brew a Marzen... Started by jlw

but I have never brewed a lager. I believe the process around fermentation is different. I'm looking for recipes advice, ...

24 comments Most recent by ceanntMarch 2012Methods and Techniques

Do Decoction Mash's really make a big difference? Started by jlw

I am either brewing a Marzen this weekend or a stout. As I read about Marzen's the prevailing wisdom is ...

5 comments Most recent by C_BMarch 2012Methods and Techniques

When to rack? Started by Benvarine

I have heard some discussion on other thread re: when to rack to secondary. I had screwed a few batches ...

Answered ✓ 30 comments Most recent by jlwFebruary 2012Methods and Techniques

Proper Yeast Pitching - Why It's Important Started by jlw

The intent of this thread is not be an end all, be all yeast dissertation but rather a primer with ...

5 comments Most recent by jlwFebruary 2012Methods and Techniques

Coffee in Beer Started by Fuzzy This discussion was created from comments split from somewhere else.

10 comments Most recent by FuzzyFebruary 2012Methods and Techniques

Dry Hopping Started by Fuzzy

I've dry hopped 2 or 3 beers before, but I've just been following recipes. I'd really like to get a ...

7 comments Most recent by ThymFebruary 2012Methods and Techniques

Acid Washing Yeast Started by Jayrizzle

I had some really old WLP002 in the fridge. It smelled really bad (I think just skunked), but I wanted ...

6 comments Most recent by JayrizzleFebruary 2012Methods and Techniques

crushing grain? Started by frydogbrews

i don't have a proper grain mill. there is an excellent thread on building one on the cheap here ...

16 comments Most recent by JayrizzleFebruary 2012Methods and Techniques

Home Smoked Grain Started by scoob

Picture it, summer is finally drawing to a close, the summer heat of Arizona starts to wane..... my mind turns ...

13 comments Most recent by scoobFebruary 2012Methods and Techniques

scooping up trub and pitching it Started by frydogbrews

so, if the fates align properly and i am brewing on the same day i am kegging or moving something ...

2 comments Most recent by JayrizzleFebruary 2012Methods and Techniques

Force Carbonation Thread Started by Fuzzy

Post your tips, tricks, and troubles with force carbonating here. To kick things off: and a formula, take from here http://www.byo.com/stories/techniques/article/indices/39-kegging/165-balancing-your-draft-system-advanced-brewing: The ...

12 comments Most recent by frydogbrewsJanuary 2012Methods and Techniques

Proper temp for bulk aging or extended bottle storage? Started by C_B

With bulk aging either in a keg or in a carboy what is the maximum temp to maintain long term ...

Answered ✓ 5 comments Most recent by C_BJanuary 2012Methods and Techniques

To bag or not to bag? That is the question. Started by jlw

I have done both in the boil. I don't know if bagging during the boil reduces the effectiveness of the ...

3 comments Most recent by frydogbrewsJanuary 2012Methods and Techniques

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 ThymJanuary 2012Methods and Techniques

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 FuzzyJanuary 2012Methods and Techniques

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

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 FuzzyJanuary 2012Methods and Techniques

IIPA dry hop question Started by jlw

I have a IIPA that has been dry hopping for 7 days do you gain anything by allowing to dry ...

Answered ✓ 4 comments Most recent by frydogbrewsDecember 2011Methods and Techniques

Beginners Guide to All Grain Started by jlw

These steps are meant to be basic beginners guide to your first All Grain brew day. There are a lot ...

8 comments Most recent by jlwNovember 2011Methods and Techniques