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  • Convert a Simple Hefe from extract to AG help Started by C_B This discussion was created from comments split from: the Down Under.
    27 comments Most recent by scoobMarch 2012Recipes
  • 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
  • Recommendations for a SMaSH? Started by C_B
    I want to do a SMaSH. Mainly because I want to learn more about how individual hops and malts stand ...
    16 comments Most recent by ThymMarch 2012styles
  • Simple copper dip tube for a keggle Started by C_B
    I had a false bottom/ dip tube combo when I bought these keggles. Setting the IC in would mess up ...
    17 comments Most recent by C_BMarch 2012User Builds
  • Ricotta! Started by Fuzzy
    Well, you made some cheese and now you have all this whey left over. What to do? Make some ricotta ...
    2 comments Most recent by FuzzyMarch 2012Recipes
  • 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
  • Where's home? Started by Fuzzy This discussion was created from comments split from: what's cookin?.
    27 comments Most recent by CurlyFatMarch 2012Introductions
  • Wing flavors and recipes. Started by jlw
    a friend is turning 40 in April and his wife is throwing a big bash and she asked me to ...
    11 comments Most recent by scoobMarch 2012Recipes
  • Hop Balance Adjustment Tool Started by Thym
    Ok. So you have a great recipe and you want to be able to make it consistently, but every time ...
    17 comments Most recent by ThymMarch 2012Free!!
  • Cluster Nugget With American Ale Yeast Started by djsethall
    Okee doke, I have been brewing with the safale belgian yeast for awhile now and decided to get away from ...
    13 comments Most recent by ThymFebruary 2012American Ale
  • 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
  • Which plate chiller? Started by C_B
    What is the difference between this 30 plate chiller and the Therminator? Other than this one is half the price ...
    Answered 39 comments Most recent by C_BFebruary 2012Types and Methods
  • 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
  • Roasted Butternut Squash Soup Started by viking73
    Made this last night, it was delicious. 1 medium Butternut Squash 4 cloves of garlic, coarsely chopped 1 medium onion, sliced thin 4-6 cups ...
    2 comments Most recent by ThymFebruary 2012Recipes
  • Lump Charcoal Started by jlw
    I know a lot of us cook outside on the grill and I think most of us (if not all) ...
    16 comments Most recent by viking73February 2012Smoking, Curing & Barbeque
  • 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
  • Keg UDS Started by BenS My keg UDS
    29 comments Most recent by JayrizzleFebruary 2012User Builds
  • RIS russian imperal stout Started by Lothos
    i need a RIS yeast for my stout formation WHAT ARE YOUR IDEA'S first attemp at Tatonka ...
    23 comments Most recent by C_BFebruary 2012Open Topics
  • post office and beer Started by frydogbrews
    does anybody know if this passed? if it did, then we can legally send beer through the mail and ...
    12 comments Most recent by LothosFebruary 2012Open Topics
  • 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
  • Wyeast 3711 Started by jlw
    I love this yeast. It dropped my siaosn from 1.064 to 1.002 nice and dry. It also gives that saison ...
    7 comments Most recent by ThymFebruary 2012Open Topics
  • Rye Ipa Recipe Critique Needed Started by jlw
    BeerSmith 2 Recipe Printout - http://www.beersmith.com Recipe: Rye IPA Brewer: Le Freak Asst Brewer: Style: American IPA TYPE: All Grain Taste: (30.0) Recipe Specifications -------------------------- Boil Size: ...
    34 comments Most recent by JayrizzleFebruary 2012Design Tips
  • Refractometer Help Started by Thym
    Got the refractometer woes? Not sure how to use the thing after fermentation has begun? Do you hate math? Fear not. Refractometer ...
    6 comments Most recent by FuzzyFebruary 2012Free!!
  • My first ever brew Started by djsethall
    Boy, that brew was so long ago and I had absolutely no clue what I was doing. I decided to ...
    9 comments Most recent by ceanntFebruary 20121st Brew Day
  • Oatmeal Rye Stout Started by Jayrizzle
    I made this a few months back with the last of many bags of stuff (can you tell?) I wrote ...
    1 comment Started by JayrizzleFebruary 2012Stout
  • ICB Chocolate Raspberry Stout Started by Thym
    This beer is part of the Brew Kit Quarterly subscription as an Extract version. The flavor and composition of the ...
    1 comment Started by ThymFebruary 2012Stout
  • 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
  • Heather/Heather Ale Started by ceannt
    Hey Guys, look this over for me, and do a "reality check". I've never brewed anything like this before... I ...
    21 comments Most recent by ceanntFebruary 2012Specialty Beer
  • 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
  • Budweiser good Started by PK1 http://tinyurl.com/78jayvx
    13 comments Most recent by frydogbrewsFebruary 2012Open Topics
  • 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
  • Mourning the loss Started by Thym Well.. i just thought i would share my grief. Better luck next year pats.
    3 comments Most recent by JayrizzleFebruary 2012Open Topics
  • Carboy, keg, bucket cleaner Started by Benvarine
    Anyone used these things? http://www.williamsbrewing.com/MARKS-KEG-CARBOY-WASHER-P3001C48.aspx It looks like the greatest tool for someone like me who is lazy and wants ...
    18 comments Most recent by JayrizzleFebruary 2012Types and Methods
  • Fruit Puree gravity Started by BenS
    Back in December I brewed a RIS that I added 5lbs of strawberry puree to primary. I got the puree ...
    Answered 9 comments Most recent by BenSFebruary 2012Home Brew Help Line
  • What is your process for building starters from washed yeast? Started by jlw
    How far ahead of brew day do you get your starter going? Do you start with a small starter and ...
    Answered 13 comments Most recent by djsethallFebruary 2012Types and Methods
  • Home Brew Wiki Started by Thym
    A new site feature has been added, the Home Brew Forums Wiki is now available for user contribution. http://wiki.homebrewforums.net/ Please let me ...
    1 comment Started by ThymFebruary 2012Announcements
  • hydrogen sulfide (bad cider smell) Started by frydogbrews
    this is the rotten egg smell that you get in cider frequently (and some lagers during primary ferment) many think this ...
    1 comment Started by frydogbrewsFebruary 2012General
  • RIMS Recirculating Infusion Mash System Started by Thym
    This is one of the "High end" type system configurations. In the next few posts i'll describe the basic configuration ...
    4 comments Most recent by djsethallFebruary 2012Types and Methods
  • Hoppy wheat Started by Benvarine
    Not sure if the right thread, but give it a go. Anyone brewed a hoppy wheat? I have recently ...
    8 comments Most recent by frydogbrewsFebruary 2012Design Tips
  • Braised Country Ribs Started by Fuzzy
    Whenever I see the 'country ribs' on sale, I always pick up a smack package of them for this. I ...
    12 comments Most recent by ThymFebruary 2012Recipes
  • Disassemble, Cleaning and Sanitizing a Cornelius Style Keg Started by djsethall
    So, here we have a dirty empty keg and a beer. Two things need to be done here. Clean and ...
    36 comments Most recent by djsethallJanuary 2012Types and Methods
  • anybody heard of these kettles Started by frydogbrews it looks like the brand is Ballington? pretty decent price, 15 gallon for 170, but unsure about the quality http://spikebrewing.com/product_info.php?products_id=55&osCsid=9ffd2e6563551f9cc8fe24947bec51ac
    12 comments Most recent by ThymJanuary 2012Types and Methods
  • My Killer Pumpkin Ale AG version Started by Lothos
    Killer Pumpkin Ale 0- Untitled Style Author: Lothos Size: 6.0 gal Efficiency: 81.0% Attenuation: 75.0% Calories: 273.68 kcal per 12.0 fl oz Original Gravity: 1.082 (1.000 ...
    1 comment Started by LothosJanuary 2012Spice / Herb / Vegetable Beer
  • PUMPKIN ALE Started by Lothos
    PUMPKIN ALE 7 lbs. - LME – boil 60 minutes 1 lb. - 20-40L crystal malt – ...
    4 comments Most recent by LothosJanuary 2012Spice / Herb / Vegetable Beer
  • Stone's Bitter Chocolate Oatmeal Stout - Clone Started by jlw
    This the 12th. Anniversary beer OG: 1.094 FG: 1.022 IBU: 45 SRM 64 ABV: 9.3% 15.50 lb Pale Malt (2 Row) US (2.0 SRM) Grain 88.57 ...
    7 comments Most recent by C_BJanuary 2012Stout
  • Smoked Carrot Bisque Started by scoob
    I gangstered this from the other forum, they robbed it from allrecipes.com. Ever had a really meaty meatless dish before? this ...
    3 comments Most recent by scoobJanuary 2012Recipes
  • 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
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