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So this is batch #7 for me, but the first time I've really thought that I may have an infection. When I opened the bucket after nearly 2 weeks of fermenting I noticed weird stuff floating on the top that I don't remember seeing in previous batches. When I put my autosiphon in today some of the...

So I'm trying to build FlyGuy's MLT, but I went with 1/2" CPVC instead of the braid. I've run into a bit of a problem though, I can't find a fitting that will connect the 3/8" brass pipe nipple to the 1/2" CPVC. I've checked lowe's, home depot, and the internet but haven't come up with...

Running out of time to come up with a christmas list and I'm unsure of which pieces of homebrew equipment to get... 1) bayou classic sp1 vs sp10? SP10 says high pressure, but when I check their website both say 20 PSI. Whats the deal here? Only other difference is that the SP10 has the...

Just need someone to validate my theory here and make sure I'm not going to overlook anything harmful to my beer.... Background: I've done 2 batches so far, 3rd is crashing cooling in secondary. So far the first 2 have been _really_ cloudly. I crashed the first 2 but only for a few days but...

I'm curious about the cell count in a yeast starter compared to the cell count if the yeast were to reproduce after pitched into wort. For example, lets say I create a starter with x amount of yeast and the starter ends up with 4x cell count. Now lets say I pitch x amount of yeast into...

I'm working on my first batch and have just racked it into secondary. I've got a couple questions about it: 1) I made a 2.5 gallon batch and am using a 3 gallon carboy. After racking to the carboy it looks like there is actually about 2 gallons instead of 2.5. (I'm guessing this is cause...