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I have done quite a few extract kits probably around 15/20. Starting to learn more about the characteristics of the grains, so i can build some half way decent grain bills. I understand an imperial stout probably isn't the best option for my first all grain, but i'm up for the challenge. I will...

OK so here it is 5 Gallon Batch 60min boil Imperial chocolate Stout Beer smith has estimated the ABV to be 9.6, i plan on using safale us05 yeast, do you think i can get away with one packet or should i use 2 or 1 with a starter? yeast suggestions welcomed also 14lbs us 2 row pale...

Thanks for the information everyone, so I've decided i'm going to carb. Should i let both my batches ferment all the way out and then prime with sugar in the bottling bucket, or stop close to finish ferment and see if the bottles will naturally carb out, since i will have some sugar adjunct's...

Hovering around 61 degrees. i think it's still to early to worry about the fermentation, it's been less than 24hrs. The yeast should be ok, i would think as long as i don't get to much outside of 60-70.

The cider did not contain sodium bicarbonate, i made sure. i also checked all my adjunct's, got organic, and went to trader joe's for my adjunct's. Preservative free.

Hey all, New to forum and brewing, just have some questions and would like to get some opinions. I got some fresh pasteurized cider from my local mill the other day, 5 gallons. I am doing a hard apple cider, looking for a sweet cider with with an abv range of 6-8%. Here is my...