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It won't carb without extra (priming) sugar. However, since this is a Hopslam clone and contains honey, you could use some extra honey to prime. You would still be adding a "priming" sugar but instead of corn or table sugar, it would use the honey. This would definitely also embolden the honey...

I know this is an old thread but I was wondering, what IBU calculation did you use? With the IBU's in the Hundreds, I'm assuming Tinseths?

I made a dry, champagne-like cider to give as Christmas gifts this year. After kegging the cider 13 days ago (yes, purging the O2) and cooling to about 38F, I set the pressure to 30psi and let sit for about 2-3 days. When I checked, it seemed to be carbing up nicely but then I lost pressure...

I'm going to brew this weekend and I think the reviews have one me over for this recipe. This will be my third batch ever and I'm pumped to try a solid hefe. I'll be changing out the Mt. Hood with Hallertauer hops to stick with tradition for now. It seems this recipe allows for a lot of...