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First Batch advice needed...

Hi All, I am new to brewing and made my first batch yesterday. It has been somewhat confusing trying to follow my local...
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posted by nicke
5 comments posted 19yrs posted by nicke

Upgrading a John Bull London Porter kit

The in-laws had heard I'd got into home brewing and kindly bought me a John Bull London Porter kit (1.8kg) for Xmas wit...
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posted by antony.adshead
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Yeast ?

I'm was getting ready to brew my second batch today. I'm using the liquid yeast pack (Kolsch) I started it Saturday 5 A...
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posted by dka_donh
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My kids just gave me a kegging system for Christmas

My kids just gave me a kegging system for Christmas, with the option of exchanging out whatever I need at our local hom...
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posted by billvelek
14 comments posted 19yrs posted by billvelek

What home brewing kit to buy? Help!

Hi everyone, My boyfriend is interested in learning how to brew beer. I thought I would get him a kit for Christmas. Do...
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posted by eremitt.2j8zhz
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TWIST OFF CAPS - GLASS OR PLASTIC??

Trying to bottle some "twist" off cap bottles. What's the secret to obtain a solid seal without cracking/breaking the n...
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posted by dschertzer
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Bad taste in my beer!

Hello all! I started brewing about a year ago and have only had 2 good batches out of my 7 attmepts. Both were good bat...
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posted by bradleyspayne
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It could be useful for your house!

Teflex forms a strong, extremely thin molecular film that seals and covers all of the pores of the surface which is bei...
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posted by dali
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Newbie Question about gravity reading

I've just brewed my first batch Package Pale Ale At what time in the process should I you make the starting gravity rea...
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posted by annonymous
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Will sodium citrate harm yeast?

On the spur of the moment, I thought of brewing a pumpkin beer today. Don't have any fresh pumpkin, but I do have canne...
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posted by billvelek
7 comments posted 19yrs posted by billvelek

Re: Corn sugar

I know Save-On Foods has corn sugar. I'm in Edmonton too!
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posted by Highwayman.2ievqg
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Malting At Home

Anyone ever sucessfully malted at home? Any ideas on what would be needed to do it at home with a reasonable amount of...
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posted by 1kennedyp
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Corny Kegs again!

I just LOVE using corny kegs for my beer. My first batch must be evaporating because I can't believe I am drinking it t...
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posted by 1kennedyp
1 comments posted 19yrs posted by 1kennedyp

Beer Making Info

Check out www.Craftbreweries.net
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posted by banbear33
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Should I use this Brew Pot

This is my first brew and I bought a new cheep 35 qt stainless steel Stock pot for @ $45 I filled it with 5 gal. water...
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posted by annonymous
5 comments posted 19yrs posted by annonymous