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Thanks, any advice on how long before pitching I should start the starter?

I am preparing to brew a big sweet stout (1.085 Target OG) using Wyeast's Rogue Pacman yeast (of which I have one smack pack). According to the Mr. Malty calculator (see screenshot below), I need 3 Liters of starter to fully attenuate. All of my starters to this point have been 500-1000ml...

I'll let you know when I keg it after the new year.

I just brewed an all grain Rye Cream Ale over the weekend will be a bit before I can report back, but here is the grain bill. 6lbs 2-row Pale 1lb Rye 1.2lb Corn Flaked (Maize) 1.2b Rice Flaked

Fellow Nevadan Steeler fan here (formerly from Erie, PA) been in Carson City for 15 years now. Going to be some serious smash mouth football tomorrow.

Aww shucks guys.... Thanks, Shane

I am pretty new here and to home brewing, but from everything I have read on the internet what follows is my understanding (Because if it's on the internet it has to be true): Glass Carboys: Pros according to those who use them: - Blessed by the Gods of Olympus as the only vessel that is...

I found these at Cost Plus World Market. They come filled with an Australian Ginger Beer (soda) and are usually on sale for 3.99 per 4 pack. The labels practically fall off in hot water, but they have their brand name embossed above the shoulder on both sides. They are thick glass and take a...

How about a tour of the new brewery in Carson City (High Sierra) I really want to see more of their brew ops.

No, but my eye keeps wandering to the conical fermenters in the LHBS.....just need to make sure the existing fermenters are ok with me bringing her home.....she looks like a nice breeder.....of yeast...

The size of the particles produced during grinding is determined by the distance between the fixed and spinning grindstones. There is a lever on the back that allows you to control the depth of the axle shaft of the motor itself. So far it looks like I have plenty of latitude from course grind...

Ok, not really, but I have re-purposed an old wheat grinder that my mother in law had sitting in her garage. I haven't seen many of these around and never seen one used for grinding grains for beer. Oh BTW..This is my first post.....My name is Shane and I am a fairly new home brewer...