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brewing lagers

I have an old fridge in my basement by my bar, I can get the tempture up to38 degrees. is this ok to ferment in or shoul...
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posted by smokepole
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by smokepole

grains

when making a 5 gal batch of beer,what is the average amount of grains used . this batch I'm trying to make is a dark p...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by smokepole
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by smokepole

FS: Chimay toy delivery truck

"FYI". Cute Chimay truck up for grabs that I found at a flea market. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item2...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by fajara1999
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by fajara1999

old keg

I have an old beer keg with some left over beer in it . I was wondering if I could use it to put my home brew in it. and...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by smokepole
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by smokepole

Re: anyone with experience with conical fermenters?

Are you sure the cone has to 60 Deg. I checked out some commercial fermenters , while I had nothing to measure the angl...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by ian.kentish
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by ian.kentish

Re: Double Hop .

Hi All, Can some one out there tell me how to double hop a brew . Giving it bitterness with out a high alcohol content....
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by jhbrad
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by jhbrad

keg

hi all , I have a buddy who has a16 gal. keg he got for a party he has never took it back.. can I use it to put my home...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by smokepole
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by smokepole

clean glass

Any tips on cleaning glasses so they won't kill the head? -Al
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posted by genericjoe
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by genericjoe

no fermention

no more bubbling this brew only worked for about 21 hrs. it a dark ale porter.what should I do leave to do it's thing fo...
5 comments posted 22yrs
posted by smokepole
5 comments posted 22yrs posted by smokepole

Vegas Brew pubs?

Vegas Brew pubs? Hi all, I'll be going to vegas in a few weeks and was wondering if anyone could recommend and places th...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by jxm2119
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by jxm2119

Is there lead in the stainless steel kegs?

I have purchased two old stainless steel kegs for my homebrew. Normally these kegs hold POP for restaurants and bars. I...
5 comments posted 22yrs
posted by adamsm
5 comments posted 22yrs posted by adamsm

Re: Am I a yeast murderer?

1.022 is little too high. Ideally 1.008-1.014 is desirable. how is the taste? Too Bitter.. I would expect . Next Batch...
14 comments posted 22yrs
posted by ssikka
14 comments posted 22yrs posted by ssikka

Cherry Forever Stout

Hi all, I've got a question about this recipe. I found it in Papazian‘s: The New Complete Joy of Brewing and it looked...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by jxm2119
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by jxm2119

Carbonation sugar

My first batch of beer was a little cidery. I suspect I may have used too much sugar when bottling. I used 2 1/2 teaspoo...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by Erik
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by Erik

agein beer

how long should it age before drinking it 1 2 3 weeks or more. thanks
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by smokepole
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by smokepole