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    Re-carbonating flat beer in a keg system?

    I brought 2 growlers of homebrew to Thanksgiving meal. I now have about 1/2 growler left of beer, but it seems to be relatively flat after all of the travel, bumping around, change in temperature, etc. Can I just take this beer, add it back to the keg, crank up the psi and...
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    What if I carbonated my keg through the wrong line?

    So, carbonated an IPA today. Taste / color / aroma / heading was EXCELLENT. The beer is a win. But, I made a mistake while force carbonating my beer. I did my usual routine of (Corny Keg + CO2 @ 35 psi + shake-shake-shake) x three times. It got the carbonation where I wanted it...BUT...
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    My Sodium Benzoate Porter experiment...

    Last year, I created a homemade porter recipe based off the most common mass ratios for the traditional recipe. It was superb. This year, I wanted to experiment a bit and make it a VANILLA porter to round out the smokiness with something sweet. I decided to use some leftover bottles of Torini...
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    Lost the recipe...what is my hop schedule?

    So I did the unthinkable and lost my Belgian strong recipe. Thankfully I have all the grains and hops (0.5 oz Hallertau and 4 oz Northern Brewer) but I dont know when to add them. NB is high in AA so i won't add all...but what recommendations do you all have? Best part is I just started my...
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    Starter yeast vs Straight from the package?

    I have used a lot of White Labs yeast straight from the test tube into my primary w/ great results. I see some folks make stirrers and "prime" their yeast with warm temperatures, stirring, and sugar. Biologically, don't both yeasts end up in a buffet of sugary goodness...thus, is a starter...
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    Can beer go...bad?

    Assuming conditions are sterile and the seal is tight...does beer flavor change over time? Can it go effectively "bad?" I know folks will cellar some Ivan the Terrible Imperial Stout...but how long does that go for? Any thoughts or wisdom would be great. Thanks.
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    Partial Mash vs All Grain...a taste difference?

    Hey all. Just started all grain brewing and thoroughly enjoy it. Question though: how would you describe the taste difference between the two? I have never compared two similar recipes...so, from the experienced ones, how would you describe the taste difference in your own words? Aroma vs...
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    Tried all grain...but too much sediment?

    Hey all. First time all grain brewer...but I need help diagnosing my pitfall. Tried a 90 minute Dogfish Imperial IPA recipe. About 18 pounds of grain total that I put in a large grain bag. Mashed at 160 in a cooler. Spargged at 172. When I poured the wort into my kettle from the cooler, I...
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