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Additionally, there is no such thing as mild anaphylaxis as it is immunoglobulin E mediated and is hence not dose dependent; you will have a life threatening reaction with each exposure. It is more likely that you're anaphlactOID reactions which are caused by the relaease of histimine from...

Keep in mind that american style ipas are best fresh. The hop character begins to go south after not too long. Thats why homebrewed ipas are king! I usually dry hop after 2 weeks (given that the gravity is stable, which it always is) and keg after week 3.

I attach my autosiphon to a scuba tank and just crack the valve. From that a mighty maelstrom errupts that spews the joy of mixing my two favorite activities...sometimes I see unicorns. I use 32% O2 Nitrox in the tank. I do want to go to a 100% O2 setup soon, however.

I meant honey malt. ...As for the hops/trub I shoot for 6.5 gallon batches with the expectation that I'll sacrifice a gallon and a half to the hop gods. ...it keeps them from killing kittens.

I dare not contradict the queen..but Ive noticed that a 1/4 pound of honey makes a nice lead in to the citra hops. It kind of sets the stage for the passion fruit flavor.

I think the lb of sugar is a good idea in order to dry the beer out a bit and showcase the hops. I like the idea of using citra and centenial together...I imagine that they will play together well. I agree that you probably need a FWH or 60 minute addition otherwise you'll have fruit punch. I'd...

I dove there a couple of years ago.. followed by a week in Truk lagoon. Friggen amazing. Welcome.

I, sir, applaud your resolve!

I believe Zainashef suggests 1 minute at one liter/minute flow to acheive the desired 10 ppm O2. I don't think that its necessary to shake the wort to dissolve more oxygen-- Thats part of the joys of having an O2 set up!

Take away my man card, but collecting cool glassware is a big part of the fun in this hobby.

I've also pitched the starter wort when in a bit of a time crunch with no detectible ill effects.

If you dont have a stirplate then you should keep the flask handy so you can shake it frequently. If you have one be be very afraid. I bought one here: cheap, effective, and supports the craft beer industry. https://bellsbeer.com/store/products/StirStarter-%252d-Yeast-Starter-Stir-Plate.html

The fridge will do. Thats where mine get battle-ready.

You should cold crash the total 2.5 litre starter then decant the wort leaving behind your luscious, hungry, slightly uncomfortable due to the weather change yeasties who will attempt to kill you in your bed and drown your pets during primary. They take off with eukaryote MURDER in their little...

Prohibition will work great injury to the cause of temperance. It is a species of intemperance within itself, for it goes beyond the bounds of reason in that it attempts to control a man's appetite by legislation, and makes a crime out of things that are not crimes. A Prohibition law strikes a...