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I really want to get a batch of apfelwein going today because it's my birthday and, well, thats it. My dilemma: I thought I had the right yeast but my only two packets are Muntons Ale and Red Star Pasteur Champagne. I do also, however, have a six gallon carboy full of beautifully clear, five...

Funny. I chose Mt. Hood and Nugget 2 years ago. They are doing great. I'm hoping for a big crop this year after making some changes based on last year. I am out at New Riverside (near Palmetto Bluff) in Alston Park. If your nugget doesn't take, I'll give you a good chunk next year.

I have a citrus plant on which I am managing a Scale infestation. It is close to my hop vines. Has anyone ever seen scale go after hops?

I was going to say "cease and desist ale," but "heartless" is way more appropriate.

It was my gateway beer. I used to be able to get a 12pack for 9.99 in Santa Barbara in 2002. It was better than any other beer I had had before. Then I moved to San Diego. ;)

A half cup of DME in a cup of water? That seems crazy off. I use 100g/ liter.

Is there any problem with that much headroom? I wanted to stick with EdWorts recipe and I have only 5 gallons of juice. Should I just get some more?

If I'm going to build an extra big starter and save some for my next batch (3-5 weeks away,) do I want to store it in the wort or should I decant first? So I don't have to buy any additional supplies, I would like to make use of some 8oz mason jars. If I decant, then can/should I store with...

So my thought is to purchase some WYeast and make an extra big starter and save some yeast before I pitch. Then when I go to brew again in a few weeks, wake up the little bit and make another extra big starter an save some of that before I pitch. Then... (see where I'm going with this...? I...

Do I have a better shot at maintaing healthy yeast using one technique over the other? It seems like it would be easier for me and healthier/ cleaner for the yeast if I "over-step" my starter and pitch what my batch needs and save the rest for the next starter for the next batch. Is there...

Can I step up a starter until I have an extra 100 billion cells to save? Or should I wash yeast from the carboy after fermentation? Any information to explain would be so greatly appreciated.

That's what I did. I cloned one of my wife's favorite beers, Rouge's Shakespeare Stout. She likes it so much she let me buy some more equipment and allowed me to knock out the wall behind our coat closet and build a beer cave beneath our staircase! And my six week old daughter is the most...

There was a tiny bit of sarcastic exaggeration there. ;) thanks for the help.

So, what now? Is there any way to "measure" the amount of yeast I have to ensure I have enough? I need 284 billion cells for my 1.083 IIPA according to Mr.Malty. I've heard that even a small starter is better than no starter. I am tempted to proceed with the brew and use what I've got. Then...