I've been lurking on Brewers Friend, on and off, for the last nine years, and I've learned a ton. I haven't said much because I didn't think I had much to contribute, but we're all on a journey to brew beer we enjoy, so here goes. I've brewed for years, but I haven't really paid attention to...

After years of being at the mercy of Mother Nature, I finally built a fermentation box. I might be the least handy person I know, so I was mildly surprised when I plugged a 60W lightbulb into the Ink Bird temperature control and was able to increase the temp in the box by 18 degrees. My...

I've been brewing, with varying outcomes, for years and I finally decided to build a fermentation chamber and start paying attention to my water profile. I'll be brewing a Green Flash West Coast IPA clone on Saturday, so wish me luck. I started brewing in 1999 in a two gallon pot in my one...