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Hop Hammer from BYO mag 13.5 lbs 2-row pale .5 lb wheatmalt .5 lb crystal 40L *1.25lbs corn sugar 1.75oz. warrior (90 min) 1.75oz Chinook(90 min) 1 oz Simcoe (45 min) 1 oz Columbus(30 min) 1.75 oz centennial (0 min) 1 oz Simcoe (0 min) 2.5 oz Columbus (dry hop) 1.5 oz centennial (dry hop) 1.5...

I was wondering what kind of effects boiling would have on the sugar, such as caramelization and if I could manipulate the flavors dependent on the time it was added.

I'm looking at a Double IPA recipe that includes 14oz of corn sugar presumably to boost ABV. The recipe does not specify on how long or when to add sugar to boil. Can anyone enlighten me on techniques for using sugar in boils?

Any recommendations on amount of priming sugar for this batch?

Brewed this one again tonight! Can't wait for the final product!

Brewed this recipe last night. Hit 94% eff... Smelt great during boil... Couldn't find any torrified wheat so substituted flaked. Anxiously anticipating this one. Thank you for sharing this.

Not representing or trying to slang for any company or corp., just watching out for my fellow frugal brewing buds. Found: $22.00, 32 qt. aluminum stock pot@ Target. Don't forget to boil water in it before use. HAPPY BREWING!

Sierra Nevada bottles

Hello people, I'm new to the forum and had a question about bottle cappers. My wife and I were bottling yesterday. I always use the two lever bottle capper as she fills up the bottles. We decided to change duties because she wanted to give it a try. Subsequently she ended up breaking it somehow...