Conference : Monster Brew Forums : Monster Brew Forums http://www.monsterbrewforums.com/ When I was fitting the CO2 release valve on the fermentor lid some if the sanatizer got into the mix. Is this gonna harm my batch? http://www.monsterbrewforums.com/messages.cfm?threadid=9BA16AEF-19D1-123F-4864943C59AE7E51&r=1 2010-08-22T17:08:21-04:00 Sanatizer in my fermentor I am trying to find out a little more about sugars and brewing. I would like to use non-refined sugars. I know I can use Honey, Brown Rice Syrup solids and powdered sugars. Can I uses Agave or other unrefined sugars? How do I find out how much to use, or is it a trial and error type deal? Can I use regular granulated sugars if they are completely dissolved? Thanks. http://www.monsterbrewforums.com/messages.cfm?threadid=8BECC6C1-19D1-123F-486FA31F80AB3AAA&r=2 2010-08-19T15:56:44-04:00 Sugars? I just made up 5 gallons of Irish Stout last night. Only 24 hours later it is bubbling out of the airlock very little, almost none. It was my understanding that it would "work" for about 48-72 hours. Is something wrong? I did the instructions to the letter that came with the Irish kit. [i]* Last updated by: JerryL on 8/16/2010 @ 9:22 PM *[/i] http://www.monsterbrewforums.com/messages.cfm?threadid=7D97EB56-19D1-123F-4834484A34B0C364&r=3 2010-08-16T21:09:22-04:00 Fermenting The last three brews I have made had a slight vinegar taste. The lid on my wort bucket was cracked and I think oxygen was getting in during fermentation. Could this be the culprit? I just bought a new kit, so hopefully the problem is solved, but I won't know for about a month. Thanks, Sean http://www.monsterbrewforums.com/messages.cfm?threadid=1A0097A0-19D1-123F-489FE5505B766711&r=4 2010-07-28T13:01:40-04:00 vinegar New here myself. I personally don't use heat wrap. http://www.monsterbrewforums.com/messages.cfm?threadid=6C9F0C57-19D1-123F-4839B7C078B916ED&r=5 2010-07-12T22:04:37-04:00 new here ,hi group Hey all, just wanted to spread the word about the Dwarf Brew 2010 Recipe Contest. Fantasy Brewmasters is looking for the ultimate dwarven ale and offering $1000 for the recipe! Details here: http://www.fantasybrewmasters.com/dwarf-brew-2010 http://www.monsterbrewforums.com/messages.cfm?threadid=98C58890-19D1-123F-484F91FB9F26D103&r=6 2010-07-03T10:46:09-04:00 Dwarf Brew 2010: Authentic Fantasy Beer Contest! $1000 Prize! my wort is overfoaming..it even pushes the airlock cp off..the foam had filled the the entire carboy..what is wrong...:p http://www.monsterbrewforums.com/messages.cfm?threadid=95FCF63B-19D1-123F-48613ECD3270DD13&r=7 2010-07-02T21:47:50-04:00 overfoaming sorry double posted [i]* Last updated by: wvsteve on 6/29/2010 @ 10:41 PM *[/i] http://www.monsterbrewforums.com/messages.cfm?threadid=5F8DC014-19D1-123F-48A5D2AFF1FB8D9A&r=8 2010-06-29T22:40:19-04:00 Introduce yourself hi steve from AL now originally from WV. spent two yrs in oregon 00 01 and learned to appreciate something besides financial(natural)light. Now in AL complained about no Microbrews now they passed law to sell them and they are all about $10 a 6 pack so decided to brew my own. Have brewed before with coopers kit but just bought the kit from this monster brew (amazon) with 3 batches curious what batches come with that kit. But very excited. [i]* Last updated by: wvsteve on 6/29/2010 @ 10:40 PM *[/i] http://www.monsterbrewforums.com/messages.cfm?threadid=5F8DC014-19D1-123F-48A5D2AFF1FB8D9A&r=9 2010-06-29T22:39:21-04:00 Introduce yourself In the book "BEER CAPTURED", by Tess and Mark Szamatulski there is a recipe for a clone of Belhaven Wee Heavy. Included are notes for mini mash and all grain methods. This is one of my favorites. I'll add two dried habanero peppers at the end of the boil, and let them stay in until I rack into the secondary fermentor. I get a little of that great habanero flavor without the burn. I think it is a great compliment to the flavor of this style of beer. http://www.monsterbrewforums.com/messages.cfm?threadid=877C9270-19D1-123F-48920E4BD3C9042F&r=10 2010-06-27T14:25:20-04:00 All grain recipes? I am new to all this. But, I do enjoy beer very much. I do not know about anyone else, my plans are to get big and not just be a home brewer. Tips are greatly appreciated. thanx http://www.monsterbrewforums.com/messages.cfm?threadid=DB6B1892-19D1-123F-48A64E5C21C595FA&r=11 2010-05-27T16:19:08-04:00 new to the scene Take a look at Basic Brewing- Introduction To Extract Brewing. We sell it here: http://monsterbrew.com/Prod_BasicBrewingIntroductionToExtractBrewing.cfm Or you can search youtube and find videos that might help you. http://www.monsterbrewforums.com/messages.cfm?threadid=59C3D75D-19D1-123F-48C1F2F215125A92&r=12 2010-05-17T18:04:37-04:00 Welcome Does anyone know or have any ideas on any videos regarding step by step/suggestions on any of these particular home brewing products MB. Currently, I have a box that contains 2 products, dark and dark hopped. I'm a rooky and will take any visuals I can get. Know what would even be better, people posting videos on youtube with these products. Don't be shy people, I can't be the only one feeling this way. lol!!! [i]* Last updated by: americano on 5/17/2010 @ 3:47 PM *[/i] http://www.monsterbrewforums.com/messages.cfm?threadid=59C3D75D-19D1-123F-48C1F2F215125A92&r=13 2010-05-17T15:30:44-04:00 Welcome Welcome! I'm pretty new to brewing, too... but if you ask you'll probably be able to get the info you're looking for. Lots of peeps on the board are really good and have been brewing for a long time. I'm pretty sure the ADMIN guy is from MonsterBrew and usually chimes in with some good info. What have you brewed so far? Keef http://www.monsterbrewforums.com/messages.cfm?threadid=DEC992A2-19D1-123F-4872DF0ABC6C3690&r=14 2010-04-08T16:27:03-04:00 Hey gang Hey gang,it;s good to be part of the beer brewer community. I've made a couple batches of beer so far,with good results. But I'm glad that we have some where to ask for help,learn about new equipment,recipes,deals etc.. . http://www.monsterbrewforums.com/messages.cfm?threadid=DEC992A2-19D1-123F-4872DF0ABC6C3690&r=15 2010-04-08T14:58:24-04:00 Hey gang Hops -Hops- Can they be added during fermentation w/o heat ? Does this cause bitterness ? Thanks,:D http://www.monsterbrewforums.com/messages.cfm?threadid=740EFF67-19D1-123F-48DFF60B0E1EF2CD&r=16 2010-04-04T07:40:25-04:00 Whats everbody brewing? Interested-Let Me know, Thanks,:D http://www.monsterbrewforums.com/messages.cfm?threadid=2D0092B1-19D1-123F-48CC1566605F31BC&r=17 2010-04-04T07:32:45-04:00 Quick Yeast Question Hi, group i would like to say thanks for there being a group of brewer who are like me. i have a question about the warming heatwrap for the 6-6.5 container. Could you use this heatwrap for a five gallon container, and not over heat the brew? thanks any help will be appreciated. lazaro see you in the light! http://www.monsterbrewforums.com/messages.cfm?threadid=6C9F0C57-19D1-123F-4839B7C078B916ED&r=18 2010-03-17T09:55:15-04:00 new here ,hi group Depending when you add them in the boil will determine the outcome. Hops added in the beginning of the boil will increase the bitterness of your brew. Hops added later in the boil or at the end will increase aroma and flavors. Be careful though if too much is added the recipe will be out of balance. You want the wort to reach a boiling temp. and maintain it throughout the process. You certainly can knock it down a notch or two if its boiling out of control. http://www.monsterbrewforums.com/messages.cfm?threadid=68E4AABF-19D1-123F-48F86EDAD046030C&r=19 2010-03-16T16:53:34-04:00 1. HOPS 2. WORT 1. What will happen if I increase Hops over the receipe amount ? 2. What will happen if WORT slow boils instead of maintaining WORT just under Boil ? Thanks, JEB5 http://www.monsterbrewforums.com/messages.cfm?threadid=68E4AABF-19D1-123F-48F86EDAD046030C&r=20 2010-03-16T16:32:48-04:00 1. HOPS 2. WORT