I appreciate the input, and my boil pot is working hard today! Cheers

All Grain. Recipe calls for the addition of Belgian Dark Candi Sugar once the wort comes to a boil. The Candi Sugar that I have came from my LHBS in Austin and is chunky in appearance. Does there need to be any refinement of the Candi Sugar before adding, or just add SLOWLY in the chuck form at...

jmcnamara..The "snippet" that you mentioned does not put emphasis on understanding the brewing process, but rather recipe refinement and selection. The importance of understanding the process entirely before beginning is what I was trying to convey!~ In answer to your question..I live in Llano...

How to Brew: Everything You Need To Know To Brew Beer Right The First Time by John Palmer is a MUST read! I read from cover to cover before ever considering brewing a batch whole grain, and I am glad that I did! Understanding what you are doing and why is the key to success! Belgian Summer...

Due to the fact that I love to drink my previous brews while crafting another, and the liability involved for driving while intoxicated, my vote would have to be no. I do wish you luck in your endeavor, but this is not a viable option for me. Cheers!

After brewing and drinking my own beer, I don't think that I will ever drink a Budweiser again. For the record... my IPA spanks the crap out of Budweiser! It's all about doing it yourself...Cheers!

The splash-proof will have to suffice because I haven't found any truly waterproof. Looks like the ThermoWorks thermapen also comes in every color under the sun. Attractive dual use idea for the grill too SwampWater! I appreciate and respect the honest and accurate advice that I get from the...

I am looking for a new waterproof digital thermometer for AG brewing. Any suggestions from y'all would be greatly appreciated. Cheers!

Central Texas is the defining condition, with temps. on Oct. 2 @ 94 degrees fahrenheit, this ale yeast was my best choice. Lagering is down the road a few months, but will take advantage of the cooler conditions once here, and am looking for suggestions on a good lager for a 5,5 gallon...

Inputs appreciated & interesting conversation. 5.5 gal. to the primary double pitching Dry English Ale Yeast WLP007, with the boldest color I could imagine. So now I wait........& Cheers!

Ive always put everything all in from the beginning but always make sure I have full water and is throughly mixed up before flame on I have 7-7.5 gallons wort post sparge, so I am unclear on what you mean by full water. Do I understand you correctly that the "sugars" should be added and stirred...

I am brewing a pumpkin porter that calls for the addition of D-90 dark candi syrup to the boil, and an American Brown that calls for the addition of turbinado (1 lb.) for a 5 gallon batch. Quite frankly I have never used adjuncts in either the mash or the boil. With the addition of sugars to the...

Boiled 2 cups of water and mixed 4.5 oz. of priming sugar into that to let cool. I did rack on top, and gave it a little swirl at the end. Finally the IPA is starting to come to life (carbonating), and the flavor has improved noticeably in the third week bottle conditioning. Brewing a Texas Red...

Your answers are very much appreciated, and highly regarded! Have a good Labor Day weekend.

Brewed an IPA with an OG of 1.80, and a bit bitter @ 108.8 IBU"s. Tried the first one after 2 weeks bottle conditioning (carbonating) for 2 weeks, and it has very little fizz. I used 4.5 oz. of priming sugar to a 5 gallon batch, and bottled using a bottling bucket. I have heard that it may take...

Will try paradise grains & thank you for your time. Cheers~

The recipe that I have found calls for 1/2 oz. of Paradise Seeds addition for the last 15 minutes of the boil. I have been unable to find them locally, and wonder whether or not they are absolutely needed. Are there any substitutes that may work just as well. Any help would be greatly...

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