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I also open the valve to the collection tank from the get go, right at the start of fermentation. I also empty the trub vessel about 2 or 3 days before the end of fermentation and allow remaining trub to settle before emptying one more time when I'm ready to keg. (remember to remove your air...

I just made the Simcoe Imperial IPA from Daniel Ironside's book (highly recommended BTW especially for a beginner such as myself) and the results were outstanding. 6 Hop additions, 4 during the boil, one at the end and then a dry hop at 5 days. All Simco. Wonderful balance with the slightly...

Have not set myself up for home brewing yet. That is a future project for me. That's why I planted the hops this year. I figure by the time I'm set up in another year or so I should have more than enough plants for my own use.

I am experimenting with growing hops. I planted 10 rhizomes last April and the hops are nearing maturity. Most folks know that first year hops are sparse and low yielding. I'm offering the entire crop to any home brewer in the area who cares to meet me on my property and pick them. 5 plants...