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• Posted in thread: How long does an extract kit last? on 04-17-2013 at 06:04 AM
  I personally would not hold out much hope for 1+ year old LME. It could taste very
  extract/twangy. But it is your first beer and you likely won't notice ha ha. I have no personal
  experience though.The...

• Posted in thread: Cream of Three Crops (Cream Ale) on 04-14-2013 at 02:00 AM
  IMy starting boil was 7.25 gallons for a 5 gallon batch. I boiled hard for 90 min. Now, I have
  a bit less than 4 gallons in the carboy, and a 1.076 gravity.Did I boil away too much liquid?
  Should I ad...

• Posted in thread: Is my LHBS leading mein the wrong direction? on 04-08-2013 at 05:45 PM
  Yeast: Safale S-04Just looked it up online, this is what comes with the kit. ^^That is not a
  yeast for a traditional wheat beer, btw. Anyways, brew the kit and then buy ingredients for
  your next from ...

• Posted in thread: 6 pack trade anyone on 04-08-2013 at 05:34 PM
  Before you commit, I would suggest checking out shipping costs to make sure it is "worth it"
  for you. It could cost $30+ to ship 6 bottles. If possible it makes a lot of sense to meet up
  with a local ...

• Posted in thread: I didn't dissolve the DME in my starter - am I boned? on 04-07-2013 at 02:27 PM
  You need a huge starter for a lager. check out mrmalty.comdepending on OG you may need to start
  with two vials or step it up a few times.cheers.

• Posted in thread: No Activity in Yeast Starter- Looking for Advice on 03-28-2013 at 04:38 AM
  It could be done fermenting. Take a hydrometer reading? Mine take less than 30 hours, which is
  where you said yours was at.

• Posted in thread: Do I use both packs of yeast? on 03-25-2013 at 03:36 AM
  I never re-hydrate the dry yeast. But I do sprinkle and then leave sit for about 20 minutes and
  then stir real good, get good results that way.The yeast cannot control what enters their cell
  walls so ...

• Posted in thread: Homebrewing myths that need to die on 03-25-2013 at 02:36 AM
  I agree. One thing I've noticed is that unless you have a an extremely tuned/trained palate, or
  have your beer torn apart (errrr....critiqued) by a national ranked judged, I really despise
  the typical...

• Posted in thread: Do I use both packs of yeast? on 03-25-2013 at 02:17 AM
  We need the OG before answering your question. Since you haven't told us: If it is less than
  ~1.070, practice rehydrating one pack. If it works then use it and save 2nd for another batch.

• Posted in thread: Do I use both packs of yeast? on 03-25-2013 at 02:12 AM
  I've never hydrated dry yeast. Where do you get this information that half the yeast is
  lost?Well OK darn it. I just made it up. No I didnt. ha ha. The bible called "Yeast" -- page
  146 by White/ Zaina...