The first was an NW IPA that was a kit... the problem with this one is that it took 3 hours to get my water boiling on an electric stove! then I dont even think it really broke and I got impatient. Result: Was wonderfully hoppy... with a metallic like taste... YUK! My second batch... a...

Thought I'd put a shout out from the Columbia River gorge in Oregon. I joined about a month ago and have to say this site has been a great help. Cheers to all!

Does temperature matter when considering where to store bottles as you wait for them to carbonate? I put them in the garage @ 55 Farenheit. I am wondering if they will carbonate quicker in warmer temps but I dont have a ton of inside real estate.

Ok total NOOB question here... I have been using a 5 gallon stainless brewpot for my 2 batches so far... I noticed tonight brewing 3.5 gallons of wort it boiled over pretty bad.. prob a rook mistake. I do have a much larger aluminum turkey fryer pot. I have heard different opinions from...

Hello, I just got back from my local brew store to gather ingredients for my second brew. I am trying for an extract version of a stout but I forgot the finings. Is it worth it to go back and get them or do I even need it since it is such a dark brew anyway?

Hey all, this is my first post. I have just reached the fermentation stage of my first brew (NW style IPA) and am confused about what to put in the efficiency section of my recipe. For the recipe I steeped 1 pound of grain for 30 minutes (at 160-170 degrees). I then added 7 pounds of malt...