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OK so How do I ensure that the bacteria in the juice is dead without boiling. Sorry if these seem like easy questions I just want to be sure on the process. Thanks for your help guys

Thanks for the rsponse. So do I boil the juice? Do I need yeast nutrient?

Hi Guys, Let me start by saying I love to homebrew and the people on this site are the best. I have been homebrewing for a little over 2 years now and my hobby has grown into something of a beats lol. So I thought and so did a friend of mine that I should try my hand at cider. One problem...

Depends on the types of hops that you use. But I have used both types before and the whole leaf stuff just kinda floats on top. With the pellet hops you might want a strainer.

Hmm then i wonder whats up with the bitterness. .8oz Liberty for 60min and then .22 OZ of Cascade for 45 min. Good for a red?

Yesterday I brewed some pumpkin ale and I added yeast nutrient to the boil and I accidently added more then I ha intended too. maybe 2 1/2 teaspoons full. What effect if any will this have on my beer. Also I noticed it was a extra bitter and slightly off. Is that form the nutrient? Thanks everyone

Wow this i all really good in site thanks guys. I have only dry hoped once before myself. Doing it again now so well see :)

Quick question. Has anyone ever had any problems with dry hopping? Just currious as to what issues can come up with dry hoping and how to avoid them? Also isn't there always A risk of contamination with dry hoping? Well thanks everyone

Hi Everyone, My buddy asked me to make a red Ale with some pumpkin spice in it. To which I said no problem :ban:, but I do have some questions for you all in regards to what is the best way/technique for making a pumpkin spice ale. keep in mind this will be a red ale. Should I just ad...

LOL thanks and I will leave it alone. Just seemed like a long time to have that head on the fermentation considering how strong it had started, but you are right yeast is unpredictable.

6 days later and my pale ale brew still has a head in the fermenter. I used a yeast starter and boy it started showing healthy signs of fermentation in 4 hours!!! Still I was wondering if having a healthy head for 6 days is normal. Should I rack to the secondary like I normally do on or around...

Ok so what is green beer to you all. I mean what does it taste like to you. For me it has sort of a twang or a bit of a harshness that kind of drowns out other flavors in a beer. How long can a beer really stay green?

Hi everyone. Perhaps one of the most important rules I have is to properly clean and sanitize equipment, but perhaps slightly less criticle than that is properly conditioning beer. Now There are a couple of different ways to do this. Single or Double fermentation, bottle or keg. Filtration or...

Yeah I think I should have done a starter this time, the yeast had been in the fridge for a while. Most of my batches usually start in 24 hours especially if I do a starter. What is the best technique to use nutriant?

I pitched into 80 deg wort that was at an OG 1045