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We will be leaving soon for a river cruise from Budapest to Amsterdam. Seeking suggestions for taverns, brew pubs, and beer styles to try at stops along the way. Many city stops are on the intinerary including Budapest, Vienna, Melk, Passau, Regensburg, Nuremberg, Bamburg, Wurzburg, Wartheim...

I started kegging in January and dedicated one of my taps to diet tonic water that I made using Still Spirits Tonic Water Mix. This was the best tasting tonic water I've ever had and we were going through a keg in 4-5 weeks. No, those were not all for G&T's! Mostly we were drinking the tonic...

I am looking for feedback on the recipe I have created to split a single mash into two beers: 2021 BJCP 11B Ordinary Bitter and 19A American Amber Ale, as guidelines for the two styles. Emphasis on guidelines. Key goal is to keep it as simple as possible. I consider these non-negotiable to...

The ambient temp in my ferm closet is 68F. Now that I have a RAPT pill I am aware just how much heat is generated by fermentation and it’s more than I thought. I have a batch of Kolsch made with 2565 that I pitched yesterday morning (yeast/starter and wort at 68 deg to match my ferm closet)...

I just finished my first keezer and in the process I couldn't pass up a few extra corny kegs at a good price. So now I am researching how to pressure ferment a lager at ale temps. Everything I've read and watched on YouTube says something to the effect, "Make a yeast starter, then pitch the...

With the help of HBT I have finally kicked bottles. I set a budget of $600 for the project and due in large part to a "splurge" on the drip tray, I went about $150 over budget. That includes everything you see in the pics, with a total of 7 corny kegs. It's currently set up for 3 taps. Part of...

While researching my impending keezer project, I have fallen into another rabbit hole: CO2 exclusion. That research led me to the use of the Spunding Valve. That research left me with a basic question that I cannot answer even with the power of Google and Duck Duck Go: Is a Spunding Valve a...

I’m looking to kick the bottles in favor of a keezer. (I’ve spent a month researching the pros/cons of kegerator vs. keezer and a DIY keezer makes the most sense for me.) Thinking a 4 or 5 tap system. But I need your help. There was a recent coup in my household. As a result, SWMBO was...

There is so much information on water chemistry that I am almost reluctant to ask these questions. I am a technically-minded person but am not a chemist so I appreciate your patience. Here is where I am with the hobby, and where I am trying to go. I am currently using the BIAB method and have...

I am considering a grain mill and found this used one online. Seller doesn't know anything about it, and I don't know anything about grain mills, let alone motorized ones. Can you tell whether or not this might be a suitable grain mill? If so, can you tell me what should I look for (such a...

I've read a lot of threads on the "stuck fermentation" question but have not come across my scenario. I hope you can help me understand what might be going on with this batch. The data tells me fermentation is complete but the last measured SG is higher than I believe it should be. Here are the...

Hi all, I've been reading the forum here for a while and just signed up. I started brewing 25 years ago then took a 20 year hiatus while raising my two kids. About six months ago I returned to the hobby and am really enjoying myself. I had brewed all-grain in the past but when I returned I...