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In general the less sugar and the more dme u can use the better. You may want to add a second yeast packet if you replace all the sugar though. Some yeast nutrient is also a good idea either way. And if you still find you're getting a "kit taste" you'll likely want to get some grain in...

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If you boil Honey it loses most if not all of its flavour. I would try adding it after the boil and steep for 20 min or so if it were me, either that or rack onto it for a secondary.... I've not used maple syrup though.

Did anyone try this?

I have heard of air vents in brewing rooms causing situations just like this, is there forced air in your apartment. Edmonton should have supplies somewhere you could also try a "regular" batch as its all brewhouse kits that have gone bad if I read that correctly? Are you using a different...

Knockout cutters are also an option, it's basically a whole saw made for metal. They don't last forever like a slugbuster set but they are fast and easy, as long as you have a drill. If you take your time with them they do last pretty good (turn it slow!). I think the Ideal set is pretty...

Any tasting notes??

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I read somewhere that real pine, unlike spruce, is not good for your health. So I think big hops are the way.

Great thread!

Wow, what an incredible read. I don't know how you've managed to raise two children on your own, work a regular job and keep this brewery marching forwards-but my hat is off to you sir! You give those of us in soul sucking 9- 5 jobs hope that some day... Best of luck and I'll be eagerly...

You are out in experiemental territory, that's a good thing!! If the spice ratio is off you may have to let it age and mellow. But nothing looks too crazy to me. How many IBU are you getting with those late hops? You do want to make sure you're at least balancing out your malt. Also I...

St Ambroise Oatmeal Stout!

Pilsen Callao is a light adjunct lager. Not all that different from a carona if my memory serves. You may find a carona clone out there... though most homebrewers don't bother with theese kinds of beers as they are tricky to get right and fairly bland... also you can just buy a coors light and...

Normally one would add it to warm water to dissolve. I would gently stir it until the lump of honey (presuming there is one) has blended in.