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I'd strongly consider switching out the Cara-Pils for flaked barley. 0.25# in 5 gallons isn't enough to cause haze issues but it should drastically improve foam stability and lacing assuming you do all the other foam positive things like pitch the proper number of healthy yeast cells and control fermentation temperature.

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My Super Efficient 5-Gallon Mash Lauter Tun • Graduating Carboys • Leaf Hop Absorption Measured
Primary - Bemused Bitter, Munich Saaz SMaSH
Secondary - Air
Bottled - Oatmeal Stout 2011, Apfelwein, Withdrawn Wheat, Bourbon Barrel Barleywine SMaSH, Christmas Ale 2010, Perplexed Pale Ale

ChemE

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I'd strongly consider switching out the Cara-Pils for flaked barley. 0.25# in 5 gallons isn't enough to cause haze issues but it should drastically improve foam stability and lacing assuming you do all the other foam positive things like pitch the proper number of healthy yeast cells and control fermentation temperature.

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My Super Efficient 5-Gallon Mash Lauter Tun • Graduating Carboys • Leaf Hop Absorption Measured
Primary - Bemused Bitter, Munich Saaz SMaSH
Secondary - Air
Bottled - Oatmeal Stout 2011, Apfelwein, Withdrawn Wheat, Bourbon Barrel Barleywine SMaSH, Christmas Ale 2010, Perplexed Pale Ale

HoppyDaze

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you can say that again

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"Dad, Bob broke your beer!"
Primary: air
Primary: Haus Pale Ale
Primary: air
Primary: air
Keg: air
Keg: air
Kegged: LightHaus Wheat, hopBOMB
Bottle: Terry Porter, Jubelale, MyBock, Edwort's Apfelwein, Saison!, ShookAle

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messersc

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Can someone describe Ahtahnum hops to me? What are they similar to? I think I do have access to them, but I want to try this recipe with hops I know.

RM-MN

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Here's where I go to find a description of what hops do for the beer. http://beeradvocate.com/beer/101/hops

There is a bit more info on Ahtanum hops here for you too. http://www.brewboard.com/index.php?showtopic=86160

spenghali

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aren't carapils unnecessary if you already have crystal malt in your grain bill?