Fresh Brew: Your Monthly Digest of Top Forum Discussions – March 2026
Monday, March 23rd, 2026Most Discussed Topics
Fan of FULLER´S ESB
by JVi with 47 posts this month
Like topic states but i am not fan of what that cost for me per 0.5l bottle and like to try it someday in near future.Found 2 different BYO recipes for this bitter but reading those raised set of …
Gelatin, BioFine or Niether?
by Mike at Bay with 15 posts this month
Seems to me that beer is just fine without clarifying in the keg or fermenter but curious what the group thinks. To this point I have not used either. I depend on cold crash to help clear the bee…
taking another whack at a WCIPA
by Dave Y with 33 posts this month
I'm shooting for a WC style, only "C" hop IPA here, from about 6-6.5 ABV, 65-70 IBU. I should be able to tolerate a little higher IBU with rye in the mash bill. [URL]https://www.brewersfriend.co…
Munich Helles… maybe?
by Hman1962 with 22 posts this month
I have been reading about and might attempt to brew a Munich Helles. I will be doing an extract as I don't have the equipment for an All Grain. I have found a few recipes that I have been looking …
What to brew next
by Bigbre04 with 12 posts this month
Hey all, I am brainstorming my next few weeks of brews. my current draft list:1 — Rye Pale Ale2 — Hefe3 — Apricot Sour4 — POG IPA <- WC IPA5 — Golden Lager6 — Oyster Stout7 — Bock8…
Experimental brewing
by Brew Cat with 12 posts this month
any one doing an experimental brewing?I've noticed a lot of brewers stay in their comfort zone which is fine for someI love to experiment and have done a lot over the yearsI am interested in wha…
Sweet feed
by michaelonuskanich with 8 posts this month
I know sweet feed is used for a distilling mash. My question is, if I’m making a 5 gl ale how much do you think I should use with my base malts. I never used this before or tasted it but it intr…
The stirrer 2000!
by Brewer #423642 with 14 posts this month
What do you think? According to the starter calculator I need to make a big starter for my 40 gallon batch. I thought about building a big stir plate but couldn't find an appropriate vessel for it….
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Amber Ale/Lager thoughts
by Bigbre04 on Fri, 13 Mar 2026 with 5 posts so far
Hey yall, I need to brew something amber next week. What styles are interesting at this point? I probably have time to do a lager, but i am not sure. I was thinking maybe an Amber Mexican Lager o…
Fan of FULLER´S ESB
by JVi on Thu, 12 Mar 2026 with 47 posts so far
Like topic states but i am not fan of what that cost for me per 0.5l bottle and like to try it someday in near future.Found 2 different BYO recipes for this bitter but reading those raised set of …
Grainfather G30 pump removal
by Brian49 on Mon, 09 Mar 2026 with 2 posts so far
The pump on my G30 grainfather has stopped working, although power is getting through. How do I remove the pump and its connectors (to clear or replace) and replace them………………Hi Guys -…
Experimental brewing
by Brew Cat on Sat, 07 Mar 2026 with 12 posts so far
any one doing an experimental brewing?I've noticed a lot of brewers stay in their comfort zone which is fine for someI love to experiment and have done a lot over the yearsI am interested in wha…
Tilt logging problem (TiltPi)
by Brewer #64496 on Fri, 06 Mar 2026 with 3 posts so far
Hi all,Just wondering if someone can point me in the direction as this one has me stumped…I have used TiltPi with Brewer's Friend for several years. I recently purchased a new Tilt (different…
Munich Helles… maybe?
by Hman1962 on Fri, 06 Mar 2026 with 22 posts so far
I have been reading about and might attempt to brew a Munich Helles. I will be doing an extract as I don't have the equipment for an All Grain. I have found a few recipes that I have been looking …
Italian Pils
by Brew Cat on Thu, 05 Mar 2026 with 7 posts so far
Anyone use the weyerman Eraclea Italian pilsner malt?FeedbackJust ordered some
Sweet feed
by michaelonuskanich on Tue, 03 Mar 2026 with 8 posts so far
I know sweet feed is used for a distilling mash. My question is, if I’m making a 5 gl ale how much do you think I should use with my base malts. I never used this before or tasted it but it intr…
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