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I would think that the point would be to lower the AA, and make it easier for the bugs to do their thing...

It might not be a problem with the hops themselves. Instead it might have been an issue with your extraction of the bittering if you had a weak boil. Also, did you measure your 0.5oz either on your first batch or second? I tend to over dump 0.5oz leaving less hops than I think in the bag if I...

If you are tuning in your process this sounds reasonable, but if you are trying to find where the better taste comes from I would suggest trying all in one or the other. It sounds like you were planning on doing this recipe more than once, so why not just change the one variable and know what...

I am a fan of parti-gyle batches where you make 2 or 3 batches at a time...

Another possibility would be that you have crystallized some of your wort during the boil. These crystallized sugars are very hard for the yeast to ferment. What type of kettle and burner do you use?

Sorry for not reading through everyone's comments, because they seem to be related to infection. There is a chance that this carbonation caused carbonic acid which can really cut through the flavor of a beer. Listen to the most recent Sunday session on the brewing network for more info...

I was reading an interesting article recently about pre-reinheitsgebot beers, and how there used to be many different bittering/preserving herbs besides hops, but only dandelions were listed. Has anyone used something besides hops with any success? Thanks! -BK

Well I will be doing my part to keep the hop supply down...

Any updates? I was wondering this myself...

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I was wondering this myself, and experimented with a few different tops. I found that the best and most reliable solution was these stoppers. They expand as the lever is pushed down creating a seal inside of the bottle. At the homebrew store that i frequent they run for $1.25 a pop. A little...

thanks guys. one thing i did find out elsewhere is: "Some notes: Philly Pretzel Factory was a vendor there last year and they gave away free pretzels (you would pay for them from other vendors there!). Also, try to get there close to the start time of the event since some beers are so popular...

i would have to go with lionshead....not only do you get a nice cheap beer, but you also get a nice little puzzle under the cap.

I just got my ticket to Kennett Brewfest ( http://www.kennettbrewfest.com/ ) in PA after missing the boat last year (apparently tickets go fast), and i was wondering if anyone out there has been there before. Is there anything that I can't miss? Anything that runs out early? Any veteran tricks...

Hello all, I recently upgraded to a temp controlled deep freeze to brew in. Do i need to release the built up CO2 when brewing? Can it slow/stop the fermentation if the CO2 builds up too much? Is this just me being paranoid? Thanks! -BK

I have been doing this for a long time now, but recently I moved to Dallas TX. Around here I almost have to boycott entire bars, because the big 3 are all that is served. Thank god for the flying saucer....

At least it will still be beer in the end, so it's not the worst thing in the world. It's one of those live and learn kinda situations. GO HOKIES!

porch monkey....

When Chuck Norris jumps into a lake he doesn't get wet. The lake gets Norrised.

Sold....I just thought I would do some pseudo homework before buying. Thanks!