# Latest **URL:** https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/latest.md [Latest](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/categories.md) --- ## [Welcome to American Homebrewers Association® Forum! 👋](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/welcome-to-american-homebrewers-association-forum/5)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2024, 12:11pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/welcome-to-american-homebrewers-association-forum/5 "2024-11-29T12:11:43Z")
We are so glad you joined us. American Homebrewers Association® Forum Our Vision: A homebrewer in every neighborhood and a homebrew club in every community. #JoinUs Homebrewersassociation.org Membership to the AHA is … --- ## [Cooling sample or not to take pH reading?](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/cooling-sample-or-not-to-take-ph-reading/41917)
**Author:** [@brewthru](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/brewthru)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 8:13pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/cooling-sample-or-not-to-take-ph-reading/41917 "2026-10-14T20:13:34Z")
I thought we were supposed to take a mash pH reading at room temp. I actually thought, even with pH meter with ATC, we’re still supposed to have sample at room temp. This normally means taking a small sample of the mash … --- ## [Cooking with Beer](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/cooking-with-beer/42405)
**Author:** [@c900082552](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/c900082552)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 7:42pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/cooking-with-beer/42405 "2026-10-14T19:42:06Z")
Greetings All: What with a chill in the air, … is anyone making bier cheese soup these days? --- ## [Happy H.R. 1337 Day!](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/happy-h-r-1337-day/42406)
**Author:** [@salcedo](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/salcedo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 6:17pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/happy-h-r-1337-day/42406 "2026-10-14T18:17:26Z")
Can we call it LEET day? On October 14, 1978, president Jimmy Carter signed H.R. 1337. Among other things, this bill: “Allows any adult (formerly only heads of families) to produce wine and beer for personal and family… --- ## [Homebrew con 2027 Milwaukee July 16-17](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/homebrew-con-2027-milwaukee-july-16-17/42401)
**Author:** [@makisupapolice14](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/makisupapolice14)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 5:48pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/homebrew-con-2027-milwaukee-july-16-17/42401 "2026-10-14T17:48:05Z")
Well, the city has been announced! Should be a great time. If anyone has any speculation on venue(s) post away! Also, any breweries, food, neighborhoods to stay or checkout are appreciated! --- ## [RAPT PILL in a refrigerator](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/rapt-pill-in-a-refrigerator/42358)
**Author:** [@salcedo](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/salcedo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 3:24am UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/rapt-pill-in-a-refrigerator/42358 "2026-10-14T03:24:46Z")
I’m curious about these RAPT PILL hydrometers, but am wondering how strong the wifi signal is. Does anyone have experience using a PILL in a fermenter that is inside of a refrigerator that sits about 20 ft (7 m) away fro… --- ## [Should I visit Fullers in London?](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/should-i-visit-fullers-in-london/41835)
**Author:** [@pepperford](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/pepperford)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 2:12am UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/should-i-visit-fullers-in-london/41835 "2026-10-14T02:12:24Z")
I will have one day in London after a five day pub crawl in the Cotwalds (walking the Cotswolds way). Is Fullers worth the trip, or do I just continue hitting historical pubs in London for the day? Thanks for any suggest… --- ## [Free Blichmann Beer Gun v2](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/free-blichmann-beer-gun-v2/42362)
**Author:** [@TechBrew](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/TechBrew)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 12:01am UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/free-blichmann-beer-gun-v2/42362 "2026-10-14T00:01:17Z")
I have a V2 Beer Gun that I don’t use anymore. I am willing to give it away free to anyone in the Bay Area who can come and pick it up, or to anyone who is willing to pay for shipping. It comes in a hard plastic case wit… --- ## [Rotten egg smell after switching to pressure fermentation](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/rotten-egg-smell-after-switching-to-pressure-fermentation/42096)
**Author:** [@slezak17](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/slezak17)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 11:20pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/rotten-egg-smell-after-switching-to-pressure-fermentation/42096 "2026-10-13T23:20:18Z")
Persistent sulfur / rotten egg smell after switching to pressure fermentation — looking for ideas I’m trying to solve a recurring sulfur problem in my homebrew. I’m not very good at sensory evaluation, so I’m trying to … --- ## [New and Learning](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/new-and-learning/42357)
**Author:** [@Ventys](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/Ventys)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 8:37pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/new-and-learning/42357 "2026-10-13T20:37:10Z")
I just started learning how to make my own mead. Currently I am fermenting a blueberry mead at this moment but most everything came in a starter kit. I wanted to know from more experienced brewers if there was any partic… --- ## [Nov 7th Steam McQeen Recipe](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/nov-7th-steam-mcqeen-recipe/42354)
**Author:** [@c900082552](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/c900082552)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 7:00pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/nov-7th-steam-mcqeen-recipe/42354 "2026-10-13T19:00:58Z")
Am I looking at the wrong recipe? I see a recipe for 10 gallons and an IBU of 42. As is 10 galllons and an IBU of 42 is not something I would brew. Doesn’t the AHA have another more sensible beer recipe? --- ## [Yogurt lactobacillus exposure question](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/yogurt-lactobacillus-exposure-question/42364)
**Author:** [@brewthru](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/brewthru)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 6:35pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/yogurt-lactobacillus-exposure-question/42364 "2026-10-13T18:35:37Z")
Planning on making homemade yogurt. Instructions indicate after fermenting to put the glass container with lid in the refrigerator for 3 hours to complete the solidification of the yogurt. We don’t have enough room in th… --- ## [Demise of Craft Brewing, Rebirth of Homebrewing](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/demise-of-craft-brewing-rebirth-of-homebrewing/42152)
**Author:** [@mabrungard](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/mabrungard)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 12:00am UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/demise-of-craft-brewing-rebirth-of-homebrewing/42152 "2026-10-12T00:00:14Z")
With the passing of each craft brewery that supplied a range of interesting and diverse beer, I recognize that we’re getting closer to the conditions that spawned my original quest to homebrew: having beer styles that I … --- ## [Sauerkraut question](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/sauerkraut-question/42278)
**Author:** [@brewthru](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/brewthru)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2026, 7:37pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/sauerkraut-question/42278 "2026-10-11T19:37:13Z")
Article at AHA website indicates loose lid on mason jar and mason jar on cookie sheet. What about using lid with an airlock (similar/same as the airlock used in beer fermenation)? --- ## [What happened to AHA merchandise?](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/what-happened-to-aha-merchandise/42287)
**Author:** [@brewthru](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/brewthru)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2026, 5:57pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/what-happened-to-aha-merchandise/42287 "2026-10-11T17:57:07Z")
AHA glass broke a few years ago. Want to replace. Where do I find the AHA merchandise? --- ## [Cloning of Westbound & Down beer](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/cloning-of-westbound-down-beer/42343)
**Author:** [@foamstache](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/foamstache)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2026, 2:47pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/cloning-of-westbound-down-beer/42343 "2026-10-11T14:47:17Z")
Has anyone tried to replicate Westbound & Down, “Select” or their Westbound and Down IPA? This a Brewery in Lafayette CO, makes some incredible beers, and many are award winners. 2025 Great American Beer Festival; The… --- ## [S-23 yeast, why the hate?](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/s-23-yeast-why-the-hate/42022)
**Author:** [@brewdood](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/brewdood)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2026, 12:58am UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/s-23-yeast-why-the-hate/42022 "2026-10-11T00:58:14Z")
I have read a lot of criticism over the years about S-23 for its fruitiness. Even Fermentis says it yields “fruitier and more estery lagers”. But I recently pitched it in a Czech pils and Oktoberfest. No fruitiness or e… --- ## [Lighting for a homebrew workspace](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/lighting-for-a-homebrew-workspace/42310)
**Author:** [@cedricvale](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/cedricvale)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2026, 11:58am UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/lighting-for-a-homebrew-workspace/42310 "2026-10-10T11:58:11Z")
I’m curious what lighting setups people are using around their brewing areas. I’ve been thinking about how much difference good lighting makes when you’re working around kettles, checking equipment and cleaning up, part… --- ## [Cask Ale Corny Keg](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/cask-ale-corny-keg/17380)
**Author:** [@Splocal](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/Splocal)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2026, 6:28am UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/cask-ale-corny-keg/17380 "2026-10-10T06:28:56Z")
So after reading an awesome article in BYO magazine Dec. 2013 issue on how to convert a Corny Keg to serve cask ale I was pumped up and ready to give it a go. I had only tried Cask Ale a few times but always loved it. Wa… --- ## [Source for Belgian candi sugar?](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/source-for-belgian-candi-sugar/42268)
**Author:** [@Tfwebster](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/Tfwebster)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 2:33pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/source-for-belgian-candi-sugar/42268 "2026-10-09T14:33:32Z")
After a few failed attempts at making my own Belgian candi sugar, I am trying to do a quick order. However, all I can find are corn syrup products. Anyone got a good line on the real deal? I’m doing a dubbel so I’d love … --- ## [What's Brewing this Weekend?](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/whats-brewing-this-weekend/15583)
**Author:** [@blatz](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/blatz)\ **Replies:** 5146\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 11:22pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/whats-brewing-this-weekend/15583 "2026-10-08T23:22:12Z")
Munich Dunkel for me. Had blowoff in step 2 of my starter on Wednesday, so I’d say the WL833 are as excited as I am for this one. I’ve got fest and vienna down, this is the year to tackle dunkel and schwartz. --- ## [Goodbye SS Brewtech](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/goodbye-ss-brewtech/42059)
**Author:** [@denny](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/denny)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 12:33pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/goodbye-ss-brewtech/42059 "2026-10-08T12:33:58Z")
Parent company is closing it down https://investors.middleby.com/news-releases/news-release-details/middleby-discontinue-brewing-group --- ## [Lager pressure brewing](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/lager-pressure-brewing/42307)
**Author:** [@boltsi](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/boltsi)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 10:56am UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/lager-pressure-brewing/42307 "2026-10-08T10:56:11Z")
Hi everyone, I am making this lager Its been brewing now for 4 weeks in about 12PSI. Should I swirl or shake the fermentor in order to get those yeasts that have sticked to the sides that are visible in picture? I a… --- ## [Pics of recent brews?](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/pics-of-recent-brews/2883)
**Author:** [@dean](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/dean)\ **Replies:** 6169\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 7:57am UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/pics-of-recent-brews/2883 "2026-10-08T07:57:12Z")
I searched and couldn’t find any… so post’m if you got’m! Here is the first saison I’ve brewed, AG and fermented with 3724. Its not a great pic but I like the head this beer has. --- ## [Independent Homebrew Shops](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/independent-homebrew-shops/42248)
**Author:** [@CS487210](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/CS487210)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 7:42pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/independent-homebrew-shops/42248 "2026-10-06T19:42:23Z")
Got an email today about both Austin and AIH being folded into the Northern Brewer brand. While this is obviously a reminder to support your LHBS before it goes away, I’ll also use it as an opportunity to support MY LHB… --- ## [Learn To Homebrew - Rhode Island](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/learn-to-homebrew-rhode-island/42302)
**Author:** [@user315](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/user315)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 5:02pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/learn-to-homebrew-rhode-island/42302 "2026-10-06T17:02:58Z")
Join us and support the Learn to Homebrew Day at Farm Fresh Rhode Island winter market on Nov. 7 at 10 Sims Avenue, Providence RI from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Members of the Rhode Island Brewing Society (RIBS) will be there at… --- ## [YouTube? Anyone consider it? Check mine out!](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/youtube-anyone-consider-it-check-mine-out/42080)
**Author:** [@Shannon\_Horton](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/Shannon_Horton)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 2:32pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/youtube-anyone-consider-it-check-mine-out/42080 "2026-10-05T14:32:29Z")
Has anyone considered creating a channel? I’ve been brewing since 2019 and I love all the channels that keep up the content. I figure I like brewing, I do it a lot, it takes up most of my time outside of work and family … --- ## [German Hop Substitutes](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/german-hop-substitutes/42261)
**Author:** [@dannyjed](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/dannyjed)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 11:51pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/german-hop-substitutes/42261 "2026-10-03T23:51:10Z")
Over the past year I have subbed Mt. Hood hops in my lager beers and I have been pleased with the results. I was wondering if any of you have used American hops in place of German/Noble hops with similar results? --- ## [Homebrewing ad on NFL Network](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/homebrewing-ad-on-nfl-network/42270)
**Author:** [@jherzjherz](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/jherzjherz)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 2:07pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/homebrewing-ad-on-nfl-network/42270 "2026-10-03T14:07:34Z")
Just caught a homebrewing product ad on NFL Network. Exciting to see homebrewing promotion at this level. Anyone else catch this? --- ## [Belgian Candi Syrup: Homemade vs. Commercial | exBEERiment Results!](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/belgian-candi-syrup-homemade-vs-commercial-exbeeriment-results/22737)
**Author:** [@brulosopher](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/brulosopher)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 6:32pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/belgian-candi-syrup-homemade-vs-commercial-exbeeriment-results/22737 "2026-10-02T18:32:26Z")
Full flavored and strong yet dry and quaffable, many Belgian beer styles hit all of these marks with the use of one key ingredient: sugar! For centuries, Belgian brewers have been adding sugar to their beer, often in syr… [Next page](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/latest.md?page=1)