Hello all - I had a hell of a brew day yesterday! I kept my cool and my wits about me so I certainly made beer! However, I am looking for some advise for what to do next time I try and brew this one! https://www.brewersfriend.com/homebrew/recipe/view/1456839/shuttz-bock-10g I adjusted my grist...

Okay, I had a feeling this would happen... Pre-Boil gravity is through the roof due to a double decoction and extended mash... expected 1.041 and I ended up with: 1.073! I could reduce the boil time... I think I will from 90 to 60 minutes... But what should I do with the hops - add more to...

I know when I was new to using BF - I didn't think or know to look back to the forum page and typically only used the Dashboard page... I ended up with a lot of messages and notifications the first time I went back to the Forum page... Not a huge deal but I feel that some newer users could...

Boy did I have a rough one! I brewed this morning but it did not go anywhere close to planned... Haven't had one of these days in a while! Long story short - I fell 12 points shy of my target OG - 1.036 instead of 1.048. less than 65% efficiency versus my usual 75-80%! There are only two things...

So, I just started making 10 gallon batches, using two fermenters and then using two different yeasts to ferment. Is there a way we could have a recipe able to be split after the boil - This would allow us to keep track of both 5 gallon batches after they hit the fermenter. Make sense? Has...

So, as many of you know, I recently snagged the 65L Brewzilla a couple weeks ago. Well, life and a bit of intimidation kept me from using it - until yesterday... Now, as with every new system there are some learning curves to overcome. What I can say in short is: I kept my cool and overcame all...

Hey Everyone! I hope your brewing has been going well! Mine has - I know I haven't been posting much lately BUT I have been brewin'! Last year I started setting-up for a 65L Robobrew/Brewzilla and this year I finally made the purchase (I hope - they seem to be out of stock everywhere!) Friends...

Hi folks! Sorry I haven't been around much - I have been brewing though! Light American Lager, Maple brown ale, my "Victory for Munich" which proved that 15% Victory malt isn't "too much" (though I plan to knock it back to 10! lol) and a pilot beer with Irish Ale malt (with a touch of carared)...

Hey folks! I missed you all and the great convo's happening here! I've been on hiatus... :( Brewing my first beer in months today though! Victory for Munich!!!! I'll be sure to surf the forums here and catch up whilst brewing tonight! Hope you all had a Merry Christmas - or at least a happy...

Hello all, As many of you know, I love Nottingham Ale yeast and have recommended it to others. I have also had or seen questions on the actual name. I myself find the name thing confusing at times... The only consistency seems to be "Nottingham". So, this morning I e-mail Lallemand about the...

So, I was playing around with the Mash Calculator and setting up a step mash schedule... The only issue was that in doing so it was giving me infusions of boiling water to add to raise the temp, totally cool for those that do so but, I raise my temp via direct heat (robobrew). Is there a way I...

I think it would be cool if you could include that little bell and Inbox that notifies you of forum activity on the Dashboard screen as well as the forum screen. - The Dashboard is my main screen for Brewer's Friend and I assume it is the same for many new brewers - thus, there were times I...

So, I was thinking it would be cool if we could add a feature onto the forums (that can be turned on and off) where either under our name or in our profile (I like under the name) it would list the last beer we made using Brewer's Friend... It could be as simple as the name of the recipe or as...

Hey folks. I noticed that a lot of you use the Metric system for brewing - assuming in most cases that you all aren't from the US. In helping folks out and reviewing recipes I have been noticing that the metric system just seems - easier? I guess my question is to those in the US - Do any of...

So I recently picked up 10lbs of an Irish Pale Ale Malt... link - https://bsgcraftbrewing.com/malt-co-ireland-ale-malt25k And was thinking to make a pretty simple recipe with it. I am not sure though if I should just use all 10 lbs in one batch to see what I think... OR Use 5 lbs and use...

Hey Folks! I wasn't sure where to put this post but figured Introductions was maybe a good spot. I post a lot on here and love posting my beer pics - as well as seeing yours! SO - Recently a friend talked me into creating an instagram account where I can post all those beer pics I am always...

Anyone know why the calculator states that for the mash, along with grains, minerals (calcium etc.) that adding 2ml of lactic acid will help bring me down from 6.5 to 5.4 pH BUT I only need to add .5ml (1/2ml) to my sparge water to get it from 6.5 to 5.5..... It doesn't seem to make any sense!

Hey folks! I am probably going to brew a Kolsch Sat or Sun morning... I just wanted some input on the slight twist I want to add to it. I have mostly dark beers right now so I want another easy Summer Crusher. However, I want to add 5-10 percent of something extra to my Kolsch - I am leaning...

Hey folks! I recently had enough beer on tap to actually have a flight of beers! My buddy went out of his way to make me some flight paddles out of a tree he cut down so I rightfully filled it! He made me a couple of them which is wicked cool. Of course - no one is coming over to use them with...

Hey folks. Just looking for some feedback on this Honey Porter Recipe... My father used to love the Samuel Adams Honey Porter but they no longer make it so I am trying to make something close too it. My father likes High ABV beers so I have stepped this up a notch. Certainly looking for your...