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I just had the same problem!! Beer tastes great at first, but the soap flavor just hangs in the back of your throat after you swallow. Makes it undrinkable. I left my beer fermenting about 6 days too long in the primary fermenter. I think that's what happened to this batch...

Easy - Just use needle nose pliers, make sure stopper and glass is wet. http://tryingtogetby.com/2010/09/home-brewing-how-to-get-the-rubber-stopper-out-of-a-glasss-carboy/

Amazing Ale!! Anyone know of a clone recipe for it?! If so post it HERE!! http://www.sofakingdrunk.com "When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading." ~ Henny Youngman

Trader Joe's Vintage Ale Clone Recipe Does anyone have a good clone recipe for the Trader Joe's Vintage ale that they put out every year? Love this ale, and I would love to try to brew it myself!! _ _ http://www.sofakingdrunk.com "When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up...

Yes, i'm a little confused about the 2 packets of dried wine yeast as well. You add them to the boiling wort at 45mins? What does that do for the beer? Would the yeast be killed by the boiling wort?