everything is green
I've made about 8-10 batches of beer and every single one has tasted green, kinda tastes like the yeast cake smells...if that makes sense? I know the first few batches I made I fermented too high but...
View ArticleTo Stir Or NOT To Stir
That is the question! I just recently bought my first Mr. Beer kit and brewed my first batch of Classic American Light. Hope it turns out. I followed the directions meticulously to the very end. But...
View ArticleSediment and priming sugar.
Just checked my Australian Sparkling Ale and there is a sediment on the sides of the bottle that I have never seen before. This is the first time I used priming sugar instead of the carb drops. Could...
View ArticleBack lets brew!
So summer was to difficult to keep beer at right temp. add in some financial issues I had to take a break. But im back ready to brew up a storm. Figured I would stop in say hi. Cheers
View ArticleNew Brew: Columbus Horse Ale
For my 5th homebrew I took the Horse's Ass Ale recipe and added 1oz of Columbus Hops. I liked the Horse's Ass Ale - it was slightly hoppy and the honey taste came through nicely, but I was looking to...
View ArticleThanksgiving Brew
I've made a few batches with decent results. We have family coming for Thanksgiving & I want to make a fun brew. I have extracts for Blonde Ale & Weizenbier. What can I add to either to make a...
View ArticleHow do YOU get your wort from the BK into the LBK?
(BK = brew kettle) So, I am curious, how does everyone transfer their wort into the LBK before pitching yeast? I imagine for most that do it the exact Mr. Beer way, it's pretty easy to just pour it...
View ArticleNeeds more carbonation
So I've read through some other posts and have gotten good ideas for my next batch....but can I help this one? This is my first batch and I followed the MB instructions that came with the kit. I...
View ArticleOne Year With Mr. Beer...
November 11, 2015 I started brewing my first batch of beer one year ago this week. It was the Classic American Light and it didn’t turn out well. Not at all. At the end of two weeks, eager to bottle...
View ArticleTips for Porter
Just grabbed my first refills since 2010, looking for any and all pointers for brewing with the American Porter. I'm thinking of adding smooth lme, 1/2 C of cocoa powder and a drop of vanilla extract...
View ArticleFeedback on Idea for New Brew
Just wanted some feedback on what I'm thinking of doing this for my next batch in the LBK: CAL extract 1/2 oz Cascade Hops 1 oz Centennial Hops 1 lemon zest (very coarse) 2 tsp fresh lemon juice 1/3...
View ArticleFirst time with Mr. Beer Kit
Please I need a recommendation of a recipe for my first batch in my new Mr. Beer Kit (LBK).
View ArticleDid I Buy The Right Hydrometer & Am I Even Using It Right?
Hello all, I'm brand new to home brewing and my very first batch will be ready to bottle in a couple days ~ after the suggested 3 weeks fermentation. I've been reading about using a hydrometer to...
View ArticleGood bit of knowledge / Cold is Cool
Astringency is a mouthfeel associated with tannins, and is commonly found in tea, young red wine, really hoppy beers, especially dry hopped brews, and grainy and unbalanced beers. Tea astringency can...
View ArticleSharp Taste
So I have brewed four or five different batches so far and each one has ended up with a taste that I can only describe as sharp. I have followed the instructions on sanitizing, let the beer ferment for...
View ArticleFirst Mr Beer Tasting (Aztec)
Soooo... My first brew was a basic Aztec (nothing else added but the one can). I used tap water (tap water is pretty good here) and this was before I read Rick beers genius signature (don't let it go...
View ArticleShe kicked me in the Nibs & Berries!
Ok, just used the catchy line to get people in here to answer my questions. Anyway, so I have been....lazy....or....busy for a while and had not brewed in like 2 months. I finally got my Shiver Me...
View Articleis it me or is the Mr. Beer Store under
Maintenance? bcuz I keep getting diverted to another website saying sumthing like that
View ArticleSome bottling advice?
Three weeks ago last Sunday I brewed a brown pecan ale. At the three week date I was anticipating bottling, but my hydrometer reading seemed like it might be too high... it read 1.023. The goal is...
View ArticleI know I am new(ish) but ....
I know I am new(ish) but am I the only one that goes to the Mr Beer Store and hope they put something on Sale like 5 times a day? I might be spending alot of money with them if they offer prices on...
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