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    Caffeine in my beer: What is illegal to sell and what isn't?

    I'm kinda past that, and now am dealing with contract brewers. I have recipes for beers involving caffeinated ingredients, but it's not a deliberate addition to the product and is not marketed as "caffeine beer." Just hoping for an idea of what constitutes the FDA's problem drinks.....
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    First AG batch in the fermentor - now a couple questions

    Cold crashing can definitely cause chill haze, regardless of whether you used Irish moss or not. If you are going for a clear beer, I would highly suggest a secondary stage. As for making time for a Belgian, those kinda beers need time to age. If you are using a true Belgian strain and don't...
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    Caffeine in my beer: What is illegal to sell and what isn't?

    I realize that the FDA recently imposed a ban on beverages that contain alcohol and are infused with caffeine (4Loko, Moonshot). My question is what if the caffeine comes naturally from the manufacturing process and is below a certain amount (mg/12oz)? I have already fermented homebrews with...
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