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Looking to build a kegerator?
I found this site tonight that has free info on building a kegerator. Free PDF. Walter
 
wort chiller
I use a wort chiller, but I have been wondering if I am using too much pressure on the hose. Is there some logic in running the water through more slowly so that the heat transference can take place?
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Storing brewed beer
Hi, I brew 25 ltrs of draught 7 day turn around. I put 22 into my keg. the 3 left over I bottle. I'd like to brew more but storage is a concern as I don't realy want to bottle. I prefer using my keg....
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White scummy skin a few days after primary racking
2 weeks ago I racked 5 gallons and after 5 days a white skin appeared on the top. I asked the local brew store and was told it was caused by a benign yeast. It wouldn't affect the taste, but was near...
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Cost of batch
I've been brewing for about 8 years, not too adventuresome, and still using the partial-grain method. My last batch of ingredients, for a Sam Adams "clone," came to $44. (Hops and yeast have gone up...
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straining wort
Just finished my second batch of brew. When I purchased my equipment I was sold a funnel with a strainer screen. When transferring the wort into the primary fermenter, through the funnel, it gets...
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Bottle Conditioning - Little Head
I've got a great tasting red ale, with added finishing hops that has been bottle conditioning for 12 days. It is getting carbonated although I wish it were a tad more carbonated. The trouble is, there...
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average yield from 5 gal boil
Taking a poll on what the avg. yield is from a 5 or 5.5 gal boil - I usually end up with 3.5 - 4 gals at most after bottling.
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Scotch ale recipe - advice for newbie
I'm a noob home brewer doing extract and grain brewing. I'd like to do a scotch ale next. Could any of you experienced types tell me if this looks like a decent recipe for a scotch ale? It's 5 gall...
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Is homebrew any good?
Hi all, I guess you can get a more novice question than this but here goes.. do you guys produce really good beer? I mean, brew that causes you to proudly turn your nose up at anything from a store or...
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Building a room with a brew *groan*
I've brewed a few in the past, I've made wine and gave it away.... but now I'm going to build my own room. Does anyone have links to a blueprint or tips on what I need to consider for building my new...
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appeal for help: specific gravity question
I've been brewing 25+ years, and all-grain brewing about 3 years. I have an intermittent problem with specific gravity readings and hope somebody can help. On occasion, perhaps 25% of the time, my...
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Astringent Wheat
Question for the group......just tasted my second attempt at a wheat beer - this time was a honey wheat and the previous batch was a dark wheat. Both batches seem to have an astringency that does not...
 
Kegerator
I am in search of my first kegerator. I have been trying to do some research but have been having trouble finding reviews on different brands and models. I am looking for something that will hold 2 or...
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What is the best homebrew beer for a diabetic?
I have a friend who was recently determined to be borderline diabetic. The big trick for him is to not get to many carbs/sugars in his diet. He has said that "high Hopped" beers are best. I would like...
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