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Has any buddy ever carbonated with honey? How does it work? How much do you use? What types of beer would be best to use honey on?

Ok, I sunday I placed my 4th IPA in the primary. I Brewed the original recipe I had the frist two times, then tweeked the recipe these last two times. I must say It's getting better everytime I try it. However I have one problem and one question. First the problem, my O.G. is lower everytime I brew ...

Thanks for advice, can't tell you how much you have helped me in the past

2nd time brewing this recipe, loved it. Decided to brew it again, only this time there is a "sour" smell coming out of the fermenter. You can still smell the hops but there is a sour undertone to it. Did everything the same as the last time, except the mash temp was higher. 165 instead of ...

Thanks, Berries went into secondary yesterday. How long should I let the beer stay in the secondary/

Have a recipe at calls for 6lbs of frozen raspberries to be placed in the secondary. How do I ensure the raspberries are sterile when I put them in?

The yeast I used was White Labs California Ale. would you consider that a slow yeast?

I just finished brewing my All grain IPA, and has been in the fermenter for 5 days. This is the first time I plan on using a secondary, how long should I let it set in the primary? OG 1.063

Thanks for the help Gents, the Irish Red turned out Great. My family drank it ALL. Oh well that is what we brew for!

AHHHH my airlock overflowed, what happened, and what now? Brewing temp was 75

ps. I steralized the airlock and put it back on.

well thankyou gents will let you know how it turns out

My Irish Red Ale has been bottled for almost a week, you think another week will do?

Just out of curiosity what does coffee do in beer?

My bottles for my current brew are in the basement around 70-75, you think I should find a better place for them? Thanks for your help.

both beers I have brewed were kits, both from more beer