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bleach sanitizing

What is the ratio of bleach to water in making up a quick and dirty sanitizing solution?

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Question about Yeast

How do i know if a bottom fermenting yeast is working?

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posted by juanknighter

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Hydrometer

Hi, What is the best method for geting at you beer for a hydrometer reading? I would prefer not to have to sanitize my...

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posted by simon.argent

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Exploding Kegs?

OK, I'm new to kegging, I kegged my first batch of beer about a week ago. Since my bedroom is the coolest room in the h...

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posted by blah

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first time using secondary fermenter

Did a Williams Belgian Triple this afternoon on a very hot and muggy day. My kitchen was a hop sauna by the time I was...

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posted by jmurpSPAMTHIS

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Where can I find a SS keg to convert to brewpot

Hello all,, this is my first request for advice. I have been brewing for over 25 years now, started in the dark days. I...

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posted by glatham

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Tap dripping

Hi, The last beer I had in my Keg started dripping from the tap once there was very little left. At the time I didn't t...

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posted by simon.argent

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Party Star

Any opinions on the Party Star system for mini kegs? I am thinking about buying one. Thanks

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posted by accounting

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Wort Aeration

Is it safe to stir wort when first transfered to the fementer, in order to aerate it? I am going to buy an oxygen aerat...

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posted by randallbrink

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Minibrew Airlock

I have a new Minibrew conical fermenter, and am preparing to use it. It did not come with an airlock, althought there a...

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posted by randallbrink

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good beer is good

Beer is best when served in an authentic German imported glass. We have beer glasses, German Beer Steins, Cuckoo Clocks...

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posted by batwanda

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Grolsch bottles, what is the largest?

What is the largest Grolsch bottle made? I know the 1.5L are very common. I've seen one that I'm guessing is around 2.5...

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posted by ritaberk2O04

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Forum offline ?

Anyone know what's happened with HomeBrewTalk.com ? I posted on the forum two days ago but it appears to have been offl...

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posted by mikeMJ

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Twist off bottle caps

Does anyone use twist off bottle and caps for bottling, and if so where can you purchase them. Also what is the pro and...

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posted by ZWIEZ

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Becks Clone Recipe

Hello hello. I am new to brewing, but have just completed 2 brews. 1 pilsner and 1 Bavarian Heffe-Weissen. (Both Extrac...

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posted by selair_chapman

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