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Rims Tube for Sale - Free Shipping Started by pola0502ds

Rims tube for sale - Free shipping $250 for everything in the picture. Left side is heating element housing and ...

1 Like 4 comments Most recent by pola0502dsNovember 2015for-sale

Beer gas? Started by C_B This discussion was created from places.

36 comments Most recent by C_BNovember 2015Brewery Hardware

Swingin' deal on a three piece SS valve Started by C_B Check it out. http://www.bargainfittings.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=36_57&product_id=128 I sorta wish I didn't have a bunch of two piece SS valves already.

3 comments Most recent by ThymNovember 2015Open Topics

Colonial Ale Started by ceannt

My son has been involved with a group that does living history reenacting of the French and Indian War era. ...

11 comments Most recent by JayrizzleNovember 2015Specialty Beer

ESB (ish) Recipe Started by C_B

I'm not great (at all) with recipe formulation.... This was buried in my Brewtoad account so I'm not really sure ...

17 comments Most recent by FuzzyNovember 2015English Pale Ale

SS Keggle bulkheads - Welded, weldless or soldered? Started by C_B

Currently the kettle has a sight gauge/thermometer bulkhead and an bulkhead for the outlet valve. I think I'm going to ...

1 Like 5 comments Most recent by ThymNovember 2015Brewery Hardware

Direct fired single vessel BIAB. Started by C_B

I've proven repeatedly that I can't/won't brew outside like I'm set up now. I've been thinking about RIMS, all electric, ...

6 Likes 95 comments Most recent by CurlyFatNovember 2015Brewery Hardware

Resurrection Graff Started by C_B

I call it resurrection graff because it's the first recipe I've pulled out of my early days and am going ...

22 comments Most recent by C_BOctober 2015Specialty Beer

Carbonation Issue Started by jlw

I kegged my Alt beer straight out of primary after 6 weeks (in primary) two weeks ago. Sealed it with ...

9 comments Most recent by CurlyFatOctober 2015Open Topics

RIS - Coffee/Espresso Stout Started by jlw

You guys ever make a coffee stout before? If so what's the best way to infuse the beer with coffee ...

13 comments Most recent by ceanntOctober 2015Open Topics

What are you reading? Started by jlw

I started reading Brew Like a Monk by Stan Hieronymus. Pretty interesting book, I just got into the first chapter. Thought ...

10 comments Most recent by CurlyFatSeptember 2015Open Topics

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

Ewalds Northern Germany Altbier (AG) Started by jlw

BeerSmith 2 Recipe Printout - http://www.beersmith.comRecipe: Ewalds AltbierBrewer: Asst Brewer: Style: Northern German AltbierTYPE: All GrainTaste: (30.0) Recipe Specifications--------------------------Boil Size: 6.93 ...

2 Likes 33 comments Most recent by FuzzyAugust 2015Amber Hybrid Beer

Mosaic Hops Started by jlw

Anyone have experience brewing IPA's with Mosaic hops? I was thinking about putting together a recipe for a brew day ...

4 comments Most recent by jlwAugust 2015Open Topics

Acid Beer (for blending) Started by mors

Sorry it's been so long since I posted about making the acid beer. Finally getting around to doing a ...

3 Likes 9 comments Most recent by ThymJuly 2015Open Topics

Kentucky Fire Cured Started by jeepinjeepin

Anybody seen, smoked, or heard of these? I bought a pair the other day on impulse while on vacation. They ...

7 comments Most recent by BenSJune 2015Cigars

Summer Saison (AG) Started by jlw

BeerSmith 2 Recipe Printout - http://www.beersmith.comRecipe: SaisonBrewer:Asst Brewer: Style: SaisonTYPE: All GrainTaste: (35.0) Recipe Specifications--------------------------Boil Size: 6.93 galPost Boil Volume: ...

14 comments Most recent by ceanntJune 2015Belgian and French Ale

Pipe Shapes Started by Fuzzy I've been meaning to add a little content to this section, so here we go:

1 Like 18 comments Most recent by JayrizzleMay 2015Pipes

Smoked brisket Started by C_B

I have crappy little smoker that I can do a decent job of maintaining temps. I have a brisket. ...

14 comments Most recent by CurlyFatMay 2015Open Topics

First time home brewing supplies needed? Started by bshefve

Hi I did a mr. Beer kit and was successful. I would like to brew more beer. What is everything ...

3 Likes 28 comments Most recent by C_BMay 2015Open Topics

How often do you brew? Started by themonstermasher

I'm really annoyed by trying (and failing) at brewing with any regularity. I'll make a good beer and the dang ...

34 comments Most recent by FuzzyMay 2015Open Topics

Hop Garden Q&A Started by Fuzzy

As you might infer from the title, this is a thread about growing hops. Feel free to post your questions ...

1 Like 45 comments Most recent by JayrizzleMay 2015Open Topics

Disappearing beer Started by jlw

I dry hopped an ipa. I started with close to 5 gallons of beer I opened it to keg and ...

13 comments Most recent by FuzzyApril 2015Open Topics

Brett Yeast Starters Started by jeepinjeepin

I am stepping up some Brett cultures. I'll share what I've done and you can either learn something or teach ...

2 Likes 15 comments Most recent by FuzzyApril 2015Home Brew Help Line

Lacto from grain Started by jeepinjeepin

I'm shooting from the hip here. I've read a little and listened a bit... Let's grow some lactobacillus! 15g of ...

8 comments Most recent by jeepinjeepinApril 2015Home Brew Help Line

Corks! Started by C_B This discussion was created from comments split from: cider and mead questions.

12 comments Most recent by frydogbrewsApril 2015General

Bottle vs Can Started by C_B

The conversation through college (and with anyone that likes BMC and nothing else) is bottled beer tastes better right? Even ...

2 Likes 19 comments Most recent by JayrizzleApril 2015Open Topics

Teach me to hops? Started by Fuzzy

So I bought some glacier hops. Not sure why, but I did. What's your experience with these? I was planning ...

3 Likes 28 comments Most recent by FuzzyApril 2015Ingredients & Kits

Quick disconnects.... Started by C_B

I'm working on my pseudo single tier... Bottom line is I want to use one pump for multiple uses. The ...

2 Likes Answered 27 comments Most recent by C_BApril 2015Types and Methods

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

Keg cleaning methods/products Started by C_B

Let's talk about keg sanitation. Not the normal rotation when you float one and are going to refill in a ...

2 Likes 29 comments Most recent by C_BMarch 2015Types and Methods

Skeeter Pee Started by CurlyFat

Anyone around here ever make Skeeter Pee? I've always been curious to try it, but never had a wine ...

24 comments Most recent by CurlyFatMarch 2015General

First Mead, New sucker in the hobby! (we mead to know if we're doing this right?) Started by CurlyFat

So, a work buddy has been wanting to make mead for awhile and we finally got together to do it ...

8 comments Most recent by CurlyFatFebruary 2015TRADITIONAL MEAD

Curly Accidentally brewed again! (Hound Nose Ale) Started by CurlyFat

After about a year and half, I finally brewed again today. It was using old grains I had laying ...

12 Likes 48 comments Most recent by C_BFebruary 2015Open Topics

Plate Chillers Started by jlw

Does anyone use a plate chiller. If so how many plates? I'm looking at a 10 plate and 20 plate. ...

11 comments Most recent by CurlyFatFebruary 2015Open Topics

I Mead advice Started by jlw

As background, my wife doesn't like beer. Can't stand the taste of any type of beer. Which has always worked ...

11 comments Most recent by ThymJanuary 2015Open Topics

Do I Mead yeast nutrients? Started by C_B

So the latest batch of mead goes like this. 15 lbs of honey softened tap water to bring the batch up ...

1 Like Answered 26 comments Most recent by JayrizzleJanuary 2015General

Brewing Software Started by jlw

My lap top crashed a long time ago and I finally bought a new one. My brewing software was lost ...

1 Like 13 comments Most recent by BenSJanuary 2015Open Topics

Stingo Started by ceannt

This style is a strange breed. Almost forgotten, it is enjoying a little bit of resurgence in recent years. Originally ...

29 comments Most recent by FuzzyJanuary 2015English Brown Ale

2014 brew log Started by Jayrizzle Let's get going!

23 Likes Closed 102 comments Most recent by C_BJanuary 2015Announcements

Rye IPA Started by jlw

I need help naming this beer. BeerSmith 2 Recipe Printout - http://www.beersmith.com Recipe: Rye IPA Brewer: Le Freak Asst Brewer: Style: American IPA TYPE: ...

1 Like 39 comments Most recent by C_BDecember 2014India Pale Ale (IPA)

Black Imperial Indian Pale Ale (AG) Started by jlw

Yeah, I know this is probably a Cascadian Black Ale so sue me. BeerSmith 2 Recipe Printout - http://www.beersmith.com Recipe: Heavenly Scourge ...

2 Likes 42 comments Most recent by jlwNovember 2014India Pale Ale (IPA)

Troeg's Mad Elf Clone Recipe (PM) Started by jlw This discussion was created from comments split from: is there much of a difference?.

20 comments Most recent by C_BOctober 2014Fruit Beer

Stone Brewing East Coast Operation - Richmond, VA Started by Thym

According to this article in the Times Dispatch of Richmond, Stone Brewing has selected the Richmond site for the eastern ...

1 Like 13 comments Most recent by C_BOctober 2014News

OH NOES! INFECTION! Started by Fuzzy

So you think you're infected? First, calm down. Put the lid back on and step away from the fermenter. We ...

3 Likes 66 comments Most recent by ThymOctober 2014Home Brew Help Line

Help with Scoobs Pumpkin ale recipe Started by scoob This discussion was created from comments split from: A wonderful place of enchantment and magic.

74 comments Most recent by FuzzyOctober 2014Open Topics

I need to replace my burner Started by jlw Any recommendations?

37 comments Most recent by jeepinjeepinSeptember 2014Open Topics

cider and mead questions Started by frydogbrews

we are adding content to our cider and mead sections, but some of this relies on whatever questions you might ...

8 Likes 87 comments Most recent by jeepinjeepinSeptember 2014General

Keg post parts need replaced Started by C_B

The plastic pieces. They're all nasty and need to be replaced. Even the gas post diptube is plastic. Can ...

1 Like 22 comments Most recent by JayrizzleSeptember 2014Types and Methods

Do I Mead Sourwood Honey? Started by Thym This discussion was created from comments split from: TKT - No Holds Barred.

30 comments Most recent by jeepinjeepinSeptember 2014General