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Do you oxygenate your wort? If so how? I typically stir with a whisk and pour from bucket ...

4 Likes 20 comments Most recent by BenvarineFebruary 2013Brewing

I'm going to finally break down and buy a flask. Up until this point I have been using a big ...

36 comments Most recent by jeepinjeepinFebruary 2013Brewery Hardware

Chex mix recipe aka crack Started by MRS_JLW

Chex Mix 3 c. each: rice chex, corn chex, wheat chex 1 1/2 c. pretzels (thin sticks, small twists, etc.) 3/4 c. peanuts 3/4 ...

9 comments Most recent by jlwFebruary 2013Recipes

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

I'm knew too this whole message board thing but here is my recipe Started by PBR4LIFE

PBR Recipe 6 gal Batch: 8# 2-row 2# Vienna .75 oz Cascade 60 min .5 oz Cascade 15 .5 oz Cascade 5 Nottingham yeast. Simple and cheap. I ...

1 Like 3 comments Most recent by PBR4LIFEFebruary 2013Open Topics

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

Blood Orange Hefe Started by jlw

This beer comes from the Extreme Brewing Book by Sam Calagione. This is the first book I read on brewing ...

12 comments Most recent by thepunkbrewerFebruary 2013Design Tips

First brew day on the new rig Started by djsethall

So, it has been long awaited, but it is now time. I am missing a few pieces, but this is ...

16 comments Most recent by C_BFebruary 20131st Brew Day

Line Flow Rate test Started by C_B

I shoehorned this little bugger in here from various parts of the HBF nethereigions. So if it reads a bit ...

30 comments Most recent by C_BFebruary 2013User Builds

I should be in charge of the beer aisle. Started by C_B That is Bell's and Founder's under that sign.

18 comments Most recent by FuzzyFebruary 2013Open Topics

Anyone want any other types of swag Started by Thym Hats? ($20 + shipping)

1 Like 76 comments Most recent by ThymFebruary 2013Open Topics

The "I am conflicted" Gruit Started by Evan_B

I am conflicted!!!!!!!!! With spring on it's way (knock on wood) I have been thinking more and more about trying a ...

37 comments Most recent by Evan_BFebruary 2013Design Tips

stir-plates a plenty Started by Thym

A new world on wonder and whinsey has arrived at my house. I can't wait to get it chuggin on a ...

9 comments Most recent by ThymFebruary 2013Brewery Hardware

Hops Direct MLK Day Coupon. Buy 1# of WGV hops get #1 Free Started by jlw

MLK DAY COUPON Posted on 17th Jan 2013 @ 3:27 PM MLK DAY BUY ONE GET ONE SALE! Buy 1# of our ...

61 comments Most recent by ThymFebruary 2013Open Topics

Get Your Stickers! Started by Thym

Stickers are available! The price is $6 / 3 stickers. Two designs are being offered for now, more if these ...

55 comments Most recent by ThymJanuary 2013Announcements

HLT Woes (Leaky Fitting) Started by Thym This discussion was created from comments split from a never ending source of wonder and conversation..

1 Like 50 comments Most recent by C_BJanuary 2013User Builds

Great deal on beginners kit from Midway! Started by Ugarx17

Hey all I've been lurking around for a while and learning a lot. I decided to take the plunge when ...

2 comments Most recent by ThymJanuary 2013Open Topics

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

I want to Brew and this weather sucks! Started by jlw

I'm really backed up on brewing. I have at least one double brew day coming up and maybe more if ...

9 comments Most recent by BenvarineJanuary 2013Open Topics

BJCP Competition Thoughts and Tips/Pointers Started by scoob

So you want to enter a beer in a competition huh? I have learned a lot about comps over the ...

26 comments Most recent by C_BJanuary 2013Open Topics

If this doesn't make you want to brew ... Started by Evan_B http://www.sierranevada.com/ Click "launch video" on the main page.

5 comments Most recent by JayrizzleJanuary 2013Open Topics

Live Feed Support Started by Thym

HomebrewForums has recently added support for publishing your very own USTREAM live or recorded broadcasts via your preferred channel. Just ...

10 comments Most recent by C_BJanuary 2013Announcements

Already Sold Out!!?!?!?? Started by frydogbrews

ok, so i forgot to check hopsdirect.com last week, but when i just checked, they are already sold out of ...

10 comments Most recent by BenSJanuary 2013Ingredients & Kits

double agent IPL Started by Fuzzy

Samm Adam's India Pale Lager. yep, an ipa brewed as a lager. Aroma-very typical west coast ipa. Hops dominate with ...

6 comments Most recent by FuzzyJanuary 2013LIGHT HYBRID BEER

Great Lakes - Conway Irish Ale Started by C_B

My tasting notes suck, But here's a shot at it. Go buy some and add your own tasting notes to ...

7 comments Most recent by scoobJanuary 2013SCOTTISH AND IRISH ALE

Keggle Upgrades Started by jlw

I assume I will end up liking my new keggle. So i am going to add some upgrades to it ...

12 comments Most recent by ThymJanuary 2013Types and Methods

Great Arizona Homebrew Competition Started by Thym

Brewmeisters Anonymous is pleased to announce the Great Arizona Homebrew Competition will be held on April 20th and April 21st, ...

12 comments Most recent by ThymJanuary 2013Events

Are you a hop head or a malt man? Started by C_B

I'm a malt man. I like the big malty goodness of a dopplebock. Or crisp clean O-fest. I should try ...

1 Like 51 comments Most recent by scoobJanuary 2013Open Topics

Proof Lakewood commited to brewing in February. Started by C_B

i've been wanting to try some acidulated malt in a beer for a while. this seems like a good use ...

20 comments Most recent by scoobJanuary 2013Open Topics

German hallertau IPA or Pale Started by Benvarine

Anyone have or could suggest a recipe for a German IPA or Pale ale using all or mostly hallertau, around ...

2 Likes 30 comments Most recent by ceanntJanuary 2013Recipes

Great Lakes Edmund Fitzgerald Porter Clone Started by C_B

This discussion was created from comments split from: Troeg's Mad Elf Clone Recipe (PM). Oh and I'd be interested in your ...

13 comments Most recent by C_BJanuary 2013Porter

order signed physical copies of my book here! Started by frydogbrews

ok folks, the proofs came in today instead of monday. so now i am making a list of who wants ...

2 Likes 53 comments Most recent by scoobJanuary 2013Announcements

Firestone Walker - Wooky Jack Started by jlw

Went to dinner last night at a new restaurant and the had this beer on tap. I have to say ...

5 comments Most recent by jlwJanuary 2013INDIA PALE ALE (IPA)

is there much of a difference? Started by homebrewertodd

Hello. I have a question pertaining grains. I'm doing a clone, and converting from all grain to extract. Now, I'm ...

14 comments Most recent by ThymJanuary 2013Open Topics

picnic taps and mold. Started by Thym

I've always pulled my picnic taps apart and cleaned them between switchovers. But there were a couple that had been ...

26 comments Most recent by scoobJanuary 2013Home Brew Help Line

Wit vs Hefe Question Started by C_B This discussion was created from comments split from: Your Desert Island Beers.

2 Likes 31 comments Most recent by C_BJanuary 2013German Wheat and Rye Beer

Keg Faucets Started by jlw

I'm getting ready to upgrade from a single to a double or maybe a triple faucet. Part of me says ...

13 comments Most recent by jlwJanuary 2013Open Topics

Your Desert Island Beers Started by frydogbrews

or tropical island beers, whatever.... if you had to be stuck with only 5 commercially made beers for the rest of ...

28 comments Most recent by JayrizzleJanuary 2013Open Topics

beer flavor wheel Started by frydogbrews this is pretty helpful for people like me who have a hard time describing flavors and such

7 comments Most recent by ThymJanuary 2013Open Topics

Cranberry Cyser: Started by Ace_Club

Ingredients for 1/2 Gallon+: 1/2 gallon Apple Juice 1.5 pounds Honey 1 12 ounce can of frozen Cranberry Juice concentrate (no preservatives) Yeast I find ...

39 comments Most recent by Ace_ClubJanuary 2013Recipes

Racer 5 Started by frydogbrews

let's talk about this beer. i have tried it for the third time now, because every one said i was ...

19 comments Most recent by ThymJanuary 2013INDIA PALE ALE (IPA)

Going all grain with sanke kegs Started by Benvarine

I'm looking for advice. I intend to start brewing all grain. I have collected three sanke kegs and will use ...

15 comments Most recent by ThymJanuary 2013Brewery Hardware

Brewing Terminology Started by jlw While looking for something else I found this nice brewing terminology guide on Beer Advocate http://beeradvocate.com/beer/101/terms.php

5 comments Most recent by BenvarineJanuary 20131st Brew Day

Brianevo Started by Brianevo

Yo fellas, my good friend Pat (azscoob) introduced me to this site because of my beer snobbishness.. I having to ...

1 Like 17 comments Most recent by Ace_ClubJanuary 2013Introductions

Evan_b's Chocolate Hefe-Stout Started by Thym This discussion was created from comments split from: brew queue.

17 comments Most recent by ThymJanuary 2013Specialty Beer

Evan_B's Smoked Porter Started by C_B This discussion was created from comments split from: What is the next brew on your list?.

4 Likes 18 comments Most recent by ThymJanuary 2013Porter

Keggle or Kettle? Started by jlw

I plan on upgrading to be able to larger batch sizes at some point this year. I've priced kettles of ...

19 comments Most recent by ceanntJanuary 2013Types and Methods

What Hops do you Grow Started by jlw

What hops do you guys grow? I think this is the year I put a couple of rhizoms in the ...

24 comments Most recent by scoobJanuary 2013Ingredients & Kits

“Ex Inferis” Baltic Porter Specialty Beer Started by ceannt

Number 3 in the “Trilogy of Darkness” series. A former co-worker gave me a challenge… to brew three beers with the ...

32 comments Most recent by ThymJanuary 2013Porter

Dread Helm - Dry Stout Started by Evan_B

This was based off of someone else's clone of Guinness Draught. I changed the flaked barley to flaked rye for ...

6 comments Most recent by ThymJanuary 2013Stout