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Hi. I want to make a yeast foward beer like a Hefeweizen but instead with yeast that produces different esters/phenols than banana, clove, bubblegum, etc. I need your help. I have a few questions: What is your favorite estery ale yeast? What flavors/aromas does it produce? At what temperature...

Hi. So I have a 6.5 gallon carboy that was infected maybe 6 months ago with lactobacillus. I bleached it real well after that and its just been sitting unused ever since. Do I run a risk of infecting my next batch of beer by using this carboy? It should be fine if I just clean it real well...

What do you guys think about using a fruity English ale yeast like WLP023 in a cream ale? Yay or nay? I'm planning on using amylase powder to convert the flaked corn, by the way. My pots are small so no room for 2-row! This is the recipe:

I have been using the tastybrew.com calculator but I don't think it takes into consideration that I won't be boiling the LME with the hops. The hops are only going to be boiled with the steepings of a 1/2 lb of Carapils since I am adding the 7 lb of LME post-boil. How much hops would I need to...

Hi. I'm looking to brew a really estery hefeweizen with mainly bubblegum and some banana flavors. What would be the best yeast to go about this, and what temperature would I have to ferment at to get the most bubblegum and a moderate amount of banana? Thanks. :rockin:

I just rehydrated 11 grams of Danstar Windsor Dry Yeast and it smells just like vomit. Is this normal, or do I have bad yeast?

If I'm doing a partial mash should I add my DME before boiling the hops or after? Thanks :mug:

Hi. I'm thinking about brewing this some time next week. What do you guys think? Should I even bother with the steeping grains? 4.00 lb - Extra light DME 0.50 lb - Corn syrup 0.50 lb - Rice syrup 0.25 lb - Crystal 10L 0.25 lb - CaraPils 2.00 oz - Saaz hops White Labs WLP080 Cream Ale Blend...