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    Estimating BB volume with a tape measure

    I wanted to be able to estimate how much beer was in my BB so I know how much priming sugar to mix up. I know I could transfer to the bottling bucket first and then add the sugar - but I don't like the idea of stirring. I filled my spare BB with water 1 gallon at a time, and the measured...
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    Dead fruit fly in air lock. Toss the batch?

    I was transferring to the secondary and found a dead fruit fly in the air lock. I did not see any indication of fruit flies in the fermentor. My wife read in some wine making text that fruit flies in the airlock means larvae in the batch. I think it's probably OK, but I thought I'd ask for...
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    Should I store Starsan in Food Grade Plastic

    I am making the switch from Idophor to Starsan this weekend. I have read here that Starsan can be reused. Is it important that I store it in food grade plastic. I'm thinking yes, but then I hear about people keeping it in spray bottles so maybe no... Also, can anyone who reuses Starsan...
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    Newbie brew pot question

    I did some searching and did not find the answer to this. I'm new at this (currently first DME batch is in the secondary). I am looking to buy a new brew pot, but I am looking at a 9 gallon since I am pretty sure I will eventually get into all grain. I am looking at the 9 gallon pots on...
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