should i get this beer brewing kit?

i want a really good quality kit that will be versital enough to make a kegerator as well as to fill bottles…there are all kinds of kits and this is the one i think i may get… anyone who has any better ideas please let me know…. http://www.homebrewers.com/product/STARTERDLXKEG/Starter_Plus_w_Secondary_Fermenter_and_Deluxe_Kegging_Package.html im a beginner [...]

Brewing beer. I’m using 16oz bottles with Cork caps, should i boil them?

I know that i boil bottle caps before i cap the bottles but what should i do with beer bottles that are the 16oz corked bottles? First right answer wins. The bottles yes i know, but the corks? Neither of you answered the question, do i boil the corks too or is there something special [...]

If I have 1 cup of sugar, what is the equivalent amount of yeast I should use for brewing beer?

So I can get alcohol (of course!). I’m new to brewing. Mr. Beer Deluxe Bottling SystemThis convenient brewer’s essential includes eight 1-liter plastic PET bottles, caps, and labels. Everything you need to … More >> Disclaimer: This site is a paid affiliate of Amazon.com

I am brewing a Coopers IPA beer kit. How much priming sugar should I use in my 1 litre bottles?

I dont want the beer to be over carbonated as that is not what I want from a IPA. So any advice would be helpful. This is my first every home brew I think it’s going well! How to Brew: Everything You Need To Know To Brew Beer Right The First TimeEverything needed to brew [...]

I am home brewing beer and was wondering how long I should let the beer age after bottling?

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Using the Mr. Beer brewing kit, how much honey and brown sugar should I add?

I’m using Canadian Draft and I’d like to add some honey and brown sugar to the mix. I want to know what would be a good, desirable amount. Thanks. Brewing Classic Styles: 80 Winning Recipes Anyone Can Brew Disclaimer: This site is a paid affiliate of Amazon.com

Which beer brewing kit should I buy?

Hi! I’m looking for a top of the line home beer brewing kit for my boyfriend for Christmas! Any suggestions? Thanks! Coopers Australian Dark Ale Beer Kit, Hopped Malt Concentrate, 3.75-Pound CanThe Coopers Brewery Dark Ale beer kit produces a beer with a rich mahogany color and a creamy head. The nose shows roast… More [...]

How long should I wait to prime my beer im brewing?

I am in the process of making my own beer. It is currently in the secondary fermentation stage. There are no bubbles in my beer anymore. So I am pretty sure that it is done fermenting. I have only had it is secondary fermentation for about three days now. Is it safe to prime and [...]

When home brewing beer, after bottled, should there still be a yeast substance at the bottom of the bottle?

first time brewing. bottled 2 days ago … still some stuff floating around in there after filtered and everything and was wondering if this is normal. Designing Great Beers: The Ultimate Guide to Brewing Classic Beer StylesAuthor Ray Daniels provides the brewing formulas, tables, and information to take your brewing to the next level in [...]

Beer brewing – how long should I wait before I can safely assume fermentation failed?

It has been 36 hours since I added yeast – and the wort does not appear to be fermenting. I read that fermentation should occur in less than 24 hours. Beer Is Proof God Loves Us: Reaching for the Soul of Beer and BrewingLegendary beer expert Charlie Bamforth presents the most compelling social history of [...]