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    Is re-circulation worth it? HERMES upgrade

    I use a well insulated beer keg with copper manifold for my mash tun. I have no problem maintaining temperature during mash (typically lose 1 deg C over an hour). I'm thinking of adding a pump for re-circulation during next upgrade and would appreciate any advice from users of pumped systems...
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    Brewery upgrade help

    Hi Folks, I'm hoping some seasoned brewers can help with a query regarding a planned upgrade. I started AG brewing around three years ago with some DIY equipment and while it's been working very well I'm considering adding a pump for re-circulation. I have a highly insulated MLT (made from a...
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    Ginger Ale Advice

    Having brewed A.G ales and stouts for the last dozen batches I recently decided to try a ginger ale and with info found here (and imagination!) used the following recipe: Pale Ale Malt: 2.45Kg Munich Malt: 1Kg Caramel 60: .5Kg 20g Target 12.5% AA (60) 20g Cascade 7.8% AA (15)...
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    Yeast Starter Query

    Hi, I want to begin using yeast starters but have had mixed results in experiments. I made one last wekend following a the recipe (1 pint water, 120g DME, 1/4 tsp yeast nutrient) and a sachet of dried windsor ale yeast. I didn't have an air lock for the container (mayo jar) and used some cling...
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    Mould growth in fermenter

    In spite of a number of mistakes on my first all grain brew (a sweet stout) it has turned out very drinkable (if somewhat low in alcohol and slightly lacking in carbonation). My problem is that I have a completely new set of issues with my second batch (a bitter ale) just bottled and I'm...
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    Beginners Mashing Problem

    Hi, After what I thought was a good amount of preparation on converted keg mash tun and boil kettle I recently did my first AG brew. I didn't want to use additional heat in the mashing process and made a nice tight fitting Poli Iso insulation jacket for mash keg (4" thick) which completely...
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    Hop Advice for new all grain brewer

    Hi folks, Your brewing bug has spread to Ireland and having bought a copy of Palmer and recycled some of my excess plumbing fittings I'm hoping to start my first all grain batch in the next few days. I'm hoping to brew a brown ale or a stout but had difficulty sourcing the hops listed. The...
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