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  • hop stability vs higher ABV Started by frydogbrews
    ok folks, the styles i have made the most of are ipa's and iipas. i have noticed something interesting over the ...
    8 comments Most recent by ThymMay 2012styles
  • How to fake being classy Started by Fuzzy
    This is the end result of me being volunteered to build a bar for a friend of mine. I, until ...
    1 Like 10 comments Most recent by ceanntMay 2012User Builds
  • How much priming sugar do you use in your hefewiezens? Started by jlw
    I can;t remember from last year but i think i used 5.5 oz The tasty brew calculator calls for ...
    3 comments Most recent by ThymMay 2012Announcements
  • Summertime IPA Started by jlw
    Think I may brew this tomorrow. Made it up on the fly. Any suggestions? BeerSmith 2 Recipe Printout - http://www.beersmith.com Recipe: Summertime ...
    12 comments Most recent by ThymMay 2012Design Tips
  • 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
  • Bottling Tips and Pics Started by C_B
    Here is an overview of how I bottle. If anyone has another way or something that makes their bottling day ...
    12 comments Most recent by ceanntMay 2012Types and Methods
  • Is growing hops difficult? Started by C_B
    I want to grow some hops. What are some pointers? Is there anything goofy about them or just plant, water, ...
    2 Likes 70 comments Most recent by JayrizzleMay 2012Ingredients & Kits
  • 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
  • All Columbus Hop IPA with wet hops Started by jlw
    I have a friend who started growing hops last year because a brewery he toured gave him a couple of ...
    2 comments Most recent by ceanntMay 2012Design Tips
  • Dry hops weight conversion to wet hops Started by jlw
    Having trouble phrasing this question. If I need 10 oz of dry whole leaf hops what does that convert to ...
    7 comments Most recent by jlwMay 2012Announcements
  • Apocalypse Ale Belgian Dark/Strong Specialty Beer Started by ceannt
    This beer is awesome..... kind of mangles the style guidelines a bit, but is intended to. (Original Gravity) O.G. = 1.087 (Final Gravity) F.G. = 1.015 (Bitterness) IBU ...
    13 comments Most recent by ceanntMay 2012Belgian Strong Ale
  • 5% off Equipment and Ingredients for HBF Started by KegCowboy
    KegCowboy.Com is pleased to join the HBF forum as a supporting vendor. By requesting a coupon on this thread ...
    22 Likes 33 comments Most recent by flyfisherwesMay 2012Vendor Expo
  • Dry Little Ole Lady IPA Started by flyfisherwes
    SG: 1.054-1.060 FG: 1.012 yeast: WLP001 44IBU Two Row 92% Crystal 60 6% Unmalted Wheat 2% Name Alpha Acid Content Amount (oz) Boil ...
    5 comments Most recent by C_BMay 2012American Ale
  • Lost Love IPA Started by flyfisherwes
    Lost Love IPA OG 1.071 FG 1.016 IBU 63 Yeast: WLP001 ...
    6 comments Most recent by flyfisherwesMay 2012India Pale Ale (IPA)
  • Sending beer in mail, ups, FedEx Started by Benvarine
    How do you send beer to a homebrew competition or to anyone for that matter? All reading has led ...
    13 comments Most recent by ceanntMay 2012Open Topics
  • counterflow chiller Started by Benvarine
    I have researched counterflow chillers, especially home builds, seems easy. Also a user build in-line thermometer, also seems easy. ...
    3 comments Most recent by ThymMay 2012User Builds
  • so what do I need to make a simple mead? Started by Jayrizzle
    I've been bringing home 55gal drums from work for rain barrels, a smoker, a red neck brewery ext. Anyway often ...
    10 Likes Answered 32 comments Most recent by JayrizzleMay 2012General
  • Redneck Fermentation Chamber Started by jlw
    I kept getting hung up on having a fermentation chamber as either a converted chest freezer or something permanently built ...
    36 comments Most recent by JayrizzleMay 2012User Builds
  • Homebrew Competitions Started by Thym Is anyone planning on entering any comps this year?
    1 Like 12 comments Most recent by BenvarineMay 2012Open Topics
  • 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 sanitize kegs? Started by jlw
    The new kegs still have a smell of soda and I want to make sure they are completely sanitized before ...
    21 Likes 29 comments Most recent by C_BMay 2012Open Topics
  • RIMS or HERMS? Started by C_B
    I'm in the beginning stages of building a rig. As with all other projects in my life I will string ...
    20 comments Most recent by ThymMay 2012Types and Methods
  • My Next Beer: Ewalds Weissbier (AG) Started by jlw
    I am changing two things on this beer even though I would consider it a trusted recipe: 1. Yeast, I am ...
    11 comments Most recent by C_BMay 2012Announcements
  • 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
  • I want to make upgrades to my brewery what should I do? Started by jlw
    I have: 10 gallon stainless BK complete with spigot 10 gallon igloo water cooler with SS false bottom 20 ft IC several 5 gallon ...
    14 Likes 16 comments Most recent by jlwMay 2012User Builds
  • Catch of the Day Started by Thym Spent the day fishing today, wanted to share the results.
    13 comments Most recent by frydogbrewsMay 2012Open Topics
  • Grain Age & Efficiency Started by BenS
    Does grain age effect the potential extract of malt? I recently used up the bottom of my 2-row bin (grain ...
    19 comments Most recent by ThymMay 2012Ingredients & Kits
  • Raise One In Memory Started by frydogbrews
    As most of us grew up in the 80's, Raise a few beers to MCA today, tonight and this weekend. ...
    11 comments Most recent by ThymMay 2012Open Topics
  • Dried pears Started by Fuzzy
    Dehydrators are a great appliance. Way better than that dumb quesadilla maker that you got for Christmas 8 years ago ...
    3 Likes 31 comments Most recent by JayrizzleMay 2012Recipes
  • How much kettle trub do you have? Started by flyfisherwes
    How much wort do you have left in your boil kettle after transferring to fermenter? I really don't know ...
    3 Likes Answered 50 comments Most recent by JayrizzleApril 2012Home Brew Help Line
  • Chicken Talk Started by Thym This discussion was created from comments split from: Granola beer.
    2 Likes 26 comments Most recent by C_BApril 2012Open Topics
  • Brown Porter Help Started by flyfisherwes
    So brown porter. I dunno what this might be, but it sounds a little like this. Percent Weight (g) Weight ...
    3 Likes 20 comments Most recent by ceanntApril 2012Design Tips
  • 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
  • BeerSmith Conversions Started by Benvarine
    I have just started using BeerSmith. Seems great, but I am having some trouble n regards to quantity of grain ...
    39 comments Most recent by jlwApril 2012Recipes
  • Olde Blind Sow Brown Porter Started by ceannt
    Olde Blind Sow: (Original Gravity) O.G. = 1.057 (Final Gravity) F.G. = 1.014 (Bitterness) IBU = 28 (Color) SRM = 23 (Alcohol) APV = 5.5% Calories per 12-oz bottle =184 for a five gallon ...
    3 Likes 11 comments Most recent by ceanntApril 2012Porter
  • Summer Kolsh - need comments Started by Benvarine
    Copied from BeerSmith. Any help in lowering the ABV is appreciated. Not much experience in recipe building. ...
    7 comments Most recent by BenvarineApril 2012Light Hybrid Beer
  • What do you do if you overcarbonate in bottles? Started by flyfisherwes Just pour it and swirl it a bit til the carbonation dissipates?
    Answered 14 comments Most recent by frydogbrewsApril 2012Home Brew Help Line
  • Spiced Lager Started by Lothos
    INGREDIENTS FOR 50 BBL OF FINISHED WORT 2000 lb pale malt 800 lb flaked ...
    4 comments Most recent by LothosApril 2012Spice / Herb / Vegetable Beer
  • Plate Chiller Help! Started by frydogbrews
    my birthday money is burning a hole in my pocket and i was planning on buying a plate chiller. i ...
    6 comments Most recent by frydogbrewsApril 2012Types and Methods
  • Mocha Porter Design Started by flyfisherwes
    I want to design a beer something like rouges mocha porter. Please help. This is what I have and all ...
    51 comments Most recent by flyfisherwesApril 2012Design Tips
  • Peach Habanero Blonde - grillin fool Started by Thym This discussion was created from comments split from: Mash Hopping?.
    6 comments Most recent by djsethallApril 2012Fruit Beer
  • English Brown for today Started by flyfisherwes
    70% golden promise 10% Crystal 120 10% Crystal 60 7% Chocolate 3% UM Wheat OG 1.060 IBU 30 This is what I have so ...
    15 comments Most recent by flyfisherwesApril 2012Design Tips
  • Poll: Should I brew today? and what? Started by flyfisherwes
    The title says it all. I'm pretty much sticking to old recipes. An IPA of some sort or ...
    38 comments Most recent by jlwApril 2012Open Topics
  • Just got my new kegs from Keg Cowboy Started by jlw wee
    1 Like 6 comments Most recent by ThymApril 2012Open Topics
  • Hot Side Aeration - Pepper Beer Started by Thym This discussion was created from comments split from: Mash Hopping?.
    2 comments Most recent by LothosApril 2012Specialty Beer
  • Pepper Beer Started by Thym This discussion was created from comments split from: Mash Hopping?.
    3 Likes 10 comments Most recent by JayrizzleApril 2012Design Tips
  • kegs! Started by flyfisherwes
    I need some kegs. Around 5 gallon kegs. If you have some or see a good deal on ...
    5 comments Most recent by flyfisherwesApril 2012Wanted
  • Clone this beer, Sam Adams Belgian Session Started by Fuzzy This discussion was created from comments split from: TKT - No Holds Barred.
    18 comments Most recent by jlwApril 2012Design Tips
  • 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
  • Corny keg beer line disconnect Started by Benvarine
    I recently started kegging with cornys. My beer line will not come off the valve without a pliers prying it ...
    2 Likes 28 comments Most recent by FuzzyApril 2012Types and Methods
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