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For extract brewers, I highly recommend Munton's Extra Pale dry extract. Although dry is kind of a pain to work with compared to liquid extract, I found that I could make pretty decent pale ales with the Munton's dry product. I also went to a full-wort boil as soon as I had a kettle large...

Are you asking about fermentation or about storing the finished product? Ale yeasts will work OK at 72-75, although fermentation does produce some heat so the temperature may rise a bit. Only downside is off-flavors, but I find that most yeast flavors give my beers character. If you're asking...

I'm guessing it's in a tin can... open it up and taste it (assuming the can isn't bulging or suspect in any way). It should be a sweet syrup, maybe with some hops flavor. If it tastes OK, try to make beer with it... if there's any doubt, don't, and get new supplies.

I am helping a friend bring an old bike back to life. I could have sworn it was an XS650 when I saw it before... when we looked at it last weekend in his barn (literally!), I was surprised to see that it was in reality a 750 Special. It's all there, but it needs some work. Things I know about...

This wasn't the thread where I thought I would introduce myself, but it seems appropriate. I brew my own when I have the time... late last year, though, I made 4 batches of cider since it's a lot less work than beer. I built my own kegerator and now I'm working on a grain grinder setup. But...