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What can be used to hold the yeast starter? Is it really necessary to use a glass container. Why not a two liter soda bottle. I know it is not PET but since the yeast will only be in it for about 2 days and the positive pressure produced by the yeast how could oxygen come through the bottle to...

I cool my partial boils to 80 degrees than dump into the primary, when I top up with about 2 more gallons of water the temperature lowers quite a bit more. My question is can I pitch ale yeast, smack pack or dry, at the lower temp or should I try to get the temp back up to just under 80? :confused:

I racked a Midwest Cherry stout into secondary 5 days ago after 12 days in the primary. There was no bubbling in the primary for about 5 days. I was disappointed with the SG. The OG was 1.043 and when I racked it was 1.020 . I expected a FG of 1.010-12. I felt the temperature was a bit too high...

I have a Cherry Stout in the primary and will transfer it to secondary Sunday. I expect 2 weeks in secondary (1 2 3 method). The instructions say to add the cherry extract at bottling time. My question is should I boil the extract along with the priming sugar or just pour the extract into the...

There is a good deal on a Stainless Steel 24 Quart Brew Pot at B Js Wholesale club. $39.99 :ban:

Help Please:eek: Received my pumpkin ale kit from Midwest today. I activated the yeast this afternoon and thought I would brew tonight. The pack is nicely activated but I can't brew until tomorrow afternoon. Should I leave it at basement temperature 69f or refrigerate it until tomorrow? I do...

Anything wrong with reusing a grain bag? :confused: Of course I would clean and sanitize it first.

I have been brewing from kits with LME and speciality grains. The label on the box indicates OG of the wort and attenuation of the yeast. How do I estimate FG?:confused:

Been out of the hobby for 15 years. I started up again on July 6th. a NB Irish Red Ale. It has been in the bottles for 20 days. I sampled today, it is very clear and tastes great but not much carbonation- no head at all. I primed the 5 gallons with 3/4 cup corn sugar. The temperature has been 70...

I had to go to an out of state home brew store. I have used One Step in the past and wanted to try Star San. They only had C Brite.The owner said that is all he uses. I have heard of B Brite can anyone tell me of any experiences with C Brite ? :confused:

What is a good temperature to condition and carbonate my bottled brew. I bottled a NB Irish Red Ale 5 days ago. There doesn't appear to be any yeast sediment in the bottom of the bottles so I expect there is no carbonation yet. The temperature is 67 to 69 in my basement. I have the option of...

My racking cane sticks above the top of my carboy about 5 inches. It didn't siphon very well. Should I cut it so the crook of the cane is at the top of the carboy? Will it then work better. Thanks in advance.