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HI, I have a recipe for a schwartzbier that calls for .035fl oz of lactic acid (88%). I only have citric acid on hand; can I use this instead? What amount? It's obviously a very tiny amount to begin with, but my recipe program (Grainfather) won't let me re-run the water calculations without it...

Hi! This is my second year trying to grow hops. I was pretty happy with how they turned out last year - not many hops, but all grew taller than me, which is what I expected. I have them in large pots that get a good amount of afternoon sun, water and fertilized. I live in the Syracuse area...

Hi All, I don't keg my beer due to not having the space for it. I would like, however, to use CO2 to purge a carboy to prep it for lagering. I would rather not buy a big CO2 cannister - again, due to space and cost, especially since I don't keg. My questions is: Can I use a CO2 cartridge and...

Hi Gang, Is my starter starting? :) It's a WY3944, 650ml distilled water, 1/3 cup of DME. Smacked the pack and let it sit for about 4 hours. It swelled a little. But not much. Pitched at 71f. Been going almost 24 hours now. Previous starters I've made with other yeast had pretty active...

Hi! I have an English Porter that's been conditioning since April. Will/should I add extra yeast before bottling it to ensure carbonation? Thanks!

Hi All, I've been bottling my beer and I have a slight problem where a few, four or five out of 48, are flat when I open them. I'm pretty sure this is due to me just not getting the cap on properly. My question is, can I re-cap the bottle and hope it carbonates? Would I need to add anything or...