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I just got my new mill. Is there a summary on which mods need to be done? This thread is huge!

Whirfloc is a refined version of irish moss. They both do the same thing. Use whatever you can get your hands on.

Blue, I've read two items of note when using whirfloc, both can attribute to the "fluffy" break material you've pictured. 1 - Over use. A single tablet is suitable for up to 10 gallons (some even say 20). Assuming we're looking at a 5gal batch of beer, consider 1/2 tablet on next batch...

How much whirfloc did you use?

I'm (very) new to brewing, I've never bought any grain other than domestic 2-row. I roasted some yesterday using Mosher's guideline as reference. I am hoping you fine folks can help identify what type of roasted malt I've (roughly) produced? Domestic 2-Row, dry roasted in the oven @ 350F...

I admit that I LOL'd.

Thanks for the link. I read the 4 pages. Your beer looks fantastic! HSA looks to me like a pre-boil/post mashing/AG problem and not so much an extract brewing "issue". However, I will take care not to splash the wort too much when pouring into the fermentor. Thanks, Craig

Where can I read up on this more? Or, would you care to explain the concept? It would seem to me that since you want to cool the wort as quickly as possible (cold break) + pitch the yeast into aerated, 80F, wort; cooling the wort almost instantly via 3 gallons of cold (boiled) top off water...

Thanks, makes sense.

Question concerning cooling of the wort, After the partial boil is complete, would it be ok to dump the boiling wort directly into you fermenting bucket, top off with cold (pre-boiled) water and continue to cool wort with ice bath until 80F temperature had been reached? Thanks, Craig

Hi, I'm putting together a shopping list for my first brew, IPA... or at least, thought I was. I'm frustrated by the lack of malt extracts available in my area. When initially reading "How to Brew" - Palmer, I had expecting to be able to go into my LHBS and order 6lbs of this LME, 2lbs...

As others have mentioned, the Clocktower is our local brewpub. I really enjoy their bitter. We now have a number of breweries popping up, but again, the LCBO doesn't carry much of a selection besides Euro Pils.

The Hooters is no longer, although the talent at that location was disappointing.

Hi. Great site, I've been lurking for about a week trying to get some basic information on where to start and basic equipment required for my first brew. Using a few FAQs, found my way to the Howtobrew.com website and have started reading about extract brewing. Will post back when I...