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Runt my mash trying to do a step profile in an electric urn, BIAB. Did not notice until cleaning kettle after pitching. Going to let ferment and see but assuming it's got a bad taste would the yeast be reusable, or would it carry the taste on?

Tried an few at the weekend, calmed considerably, very nice with a little chocolate Finnish, hmmm

Thanks, I do like strong hops but it's all about degree. I was planning it for a party in about 4 weeks may leave it for Xmas instead.

I brought back a kit from the USA More Beer called Mikes Amber. Just tasted after a few weeks and its aggressive on hop flavour, and kind of wish I had missed the dry hop out. Do you think it will mellow with time? Ps TSA opened my case as the 9lbs of LME in aluminium bag must have looked odd...

I suspect the copper helps heat transfer by touching the hot kettle bottom heat will flow up it and give a bigger area of contact. Also bringing heat up through the depth of the sort.

Hi First homebrew in 30 years, got started with Coopers Pale Ale then as mixing realised i had picked up brew enhancer 1 not 2 was committed so just used it. Clearly will be less malty I suspect but is should be OK just different? Its 2 days in SG dropped from to 1.015 already anything at this...