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Bottling in Champagne Bottles

Can corks (real or plastic) be used to seal beer in champagne or do I need to use bottle caps? If I need to use caps, d...
6 comments posted 21yrs
posted by nelsongg
6 comments posted 21yrs posted by nelsongg

Yeast re-use

Ok, here is my question. I had done some research previously on reusing or saving the used yeast that settles at the bo...
10 comments posted 21yrs
posted by sheisdamnugly
10 comments posted 21yrs posted by sheisdamnugly

Wyeast 1056

I'm using a 6.5 gal carboy as a primary. I made an American Pale Ale with 1056 and am getting serious blow off. I think...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by kengel2
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by kengel2

Cultural Differences

Got this from an email pal. Perhaps some of you have seen it. It may explain some of the cultural differences we see in...
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by tlampman
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by tlampman

Bleach

So I've been brewing since January. 12 batches now and have been using sanitizers for my equipment, but using bleach to...
38 comments posted 21yrs
posted by kengel2
38 comments posted 21yrs posted by kengel2

Overcarbonation

I opened a bottle just now and got a _lot_ of foam. I'm using a poorly designed bottle opener, and ended up tearing a s...
6 comments posted 21yrs
posted by a
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Homemade wortchiller

I'm going to be making a immersion type wort chiller and instead of the usual 25' 3/8 in. tubing im going to be using 5...
32 comments posted 21yrs
posted by MarkMogs
32 comments posted 21yrs posted by MarkMogs

Falstaff Beer

A good beer is still alive and well http://www.falstaffbrewing.com/
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by j-n-jgarland
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by j-n-jgarland

Book for sale

Additives Adulterants and Contaminants in Beer by Jeffrey Patton Now remaindered at http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....
0 comments posted 21yrs
posted by sgu03hjp
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by sgu03hjp

Using Australian Beer Kegs?

I've seen several guides for using *American* beer kegs for homebrew. Anyone got a guide / FAQ for opening / using *Aus...
0 comments posted 21yrs
posted by newsgroups
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by newsgroups

bottling night HORROR

It was a dark and evil night...... First of all, I made the grave error of adding some Earl Grey tea to part of my late...
18 comments posted 21yrs
posted by dmtaylor
18 comments posted 21yrs posted by dmtaylor

Kegging,CO2,Carbonation 101 -Help

Hello My Friendly Experts; I am relatively new to kegging and I need some advice on carbonation. I have tried a home br...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by BCGaryNOCRAPPINSPAM
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by BCGaryNOCRAPPINSPAM

pressure release bottle cap

Hi, I would like to be able to bottle fermented beverages in screw cap soda bottles (reusing them after I drink the sod...
6 comments posted 21yrs
posted by s9man3
6 comments posted 21yrs posted by s9man3

Why bother?

I tried a kit and had terrible luck a few years back. It also included a mix for root beer which did turn out well. My...
30 comments posted 21yrs
posted by whaleworms
30 comments posted 21yrs posted by whaleworms

Wyeast 2206

Anybody using wyeast 2206 - Baverian Lager ? Opinions, tips or complaints? Curious about primary temperatures, length of...
1 comments posted 21yrs
posted by tlampman
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by tlampman