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Ok, here is the deal. I've been brewing for 17 years. I have always had attenuation problems. I've used pure 02. I've used an aquarium pump. I've underpitched, I've overpitched. I'm always about 3-5 points short of where I want to be. Not a huge deal in my most recent beer, but a...

Any issues with infections or bacteria using storebought gallon jugs of distilled water? Gonna store some yeast, and wondered if I should boil it first. I guess that would defeat the purpose though. I just get nervous as to how sanitary their bottling is.... Any advice would be...

What temp should I ferment at? Not really sure how high to go.. I'm thinking ambient room temp at about 74? Using Wyeast 3787 Trappist. Very simple malt bill. 10 gallons 20 LB Pilsner Malt Tradition for bittering Saaz for flavoring Thanks!

I'm gonna brew a stout this afternoon. I only have 1 smack pack of Wyeast 1084 Irish Ale yeast. I was planning 10 gallons. I didn't have time to get a starter going yesterday, so I plan to smack the pack once it warms up. My local HBS is $10 for a smack pack, plus he doesn't open until...

Gila- I know you'll have something to say, and I'm looking forward to your advice.... LOL Ok, first run yesterday with the Brew-magic. Things went pretty well, but I think I sparged WAY too quickly. Well, I know I did. I thought I had things set up for a nice slow sparge, but literally 8...

A little help? I just got mine yesterday, and just ran the water only run today. All went great, except I can't get the last of the "wort" or water as it is now out of the kettle. It drains right down to the opening, but leaves about 1.5 inches ABOVE the false bottom. What gives? Shouldn't...

I've been brewing for about 15 years. So, I like to think I know what I'm doing. Having said that, I've only done all grain for about the last 5, and have only about 20 batches of all grain to my name. Question is, when I boil... I never get any hot break protein flakes. I still end up...

I would like to organize one for the Omaha, Lincoln, Council Bluffs Area. I know there are a couple homebrew clubs in the area. I've never organized one before. Will companies sell to homebrew clubs? I know cargill has said they won't right on their website. Can anyone PM me with a...