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Righto, thanks alot.

I've just remembered the other day that I brewed up a sortof ESB-like brew, 6 months ago. It's been sitting in primary ever since. I'm wondering if there are any indications of yeast autolysis (I've heard that this can occur if the brew is left in primary for too long) and what they are (ie...

Thanks for the info all.

La Fin Du Monde and Unibroue 17 are my favorites.

I'm having a tough time identifying the styles/types of Unibroue's beers...anyone got any ideas? I admit that I'm not a tremendously experienced beer taster, especially when it comes to belgian-style beers. Also, for anyone who's interested, here are translations of the names of as many of...

I brewed this up last night. Everything went fairly well, and it smelled heavenly during the boil. Since my hydrometer broke, I can't give any SG readings, but I'd guess around 1.060-1.070 OG. It appears to be fermenting away happily, albeit slowly. Can't wait to drink it.

My current thought is that there's something to do with the plastic fermenters contributing that flavour....but time will tell.

I'm having this same issue, every beer I brew has that funky ripe fruity taste and aroma. Up to now, I've been brewing exclusively in a plastic bucket and plastic carboy, but I brewed a batch last night and threw it in my new glass carboy, hopefully that will make a difference. I've been using...

Thanks ChshreCat.

I've been wondering, how should I calculate the amount of grain to use based on an all-extract recipe? For instance, if the recipe calls for 8 lbs extract, how many pounds of grain would I use instead?

BrewStooge, that reminds me, I'd love to know how to calculate IBU and SRM without some kind of measuring device, if possible.

Cheschire, that's almost exactly the recipe I've ended up with (minus the lactose cause I can't get it anywhere and the habanero cause that's not really what I want), but I'm gonna be using 1 oz Fuggle hops instead, maybe a little bit of cascade as finishing hops. After reading your post I'm...

Ahh alright, thanks. :)

I brewed this beer on Tuesday, and I am fermenting it in an open bucket type fermenter with a (clean) towel draped overtop. I drew a sample today to taste and take a SG reading. After I did the reading, I tasted a few mouthfuls; and it was definitely fizzy. Not really fizzy like soda, more...

Great advice guys, lovin this forum so far. Thanks all. I can't wait to brew it.

Thanks for all your advice guys. Any suggestions in the way of hops? That's one area where I'm especially inexperienced; I have no idea what hops would go best. I'm not a fan of incredibly bitter beers (I had a Rogue Shakespeare last night at a pub, it was too much).

Thanks for your advice david. I'm a little hesitant to cut the cocoa by that much. IK'm looking for a fairly strong chocolate flavour, but maybe I'll cut it to 1 lb and see how that turns out. By C40L I'm going to assume you mean Crystal Malt 40L.

Malto dextrin instead of lactose? Or in addition to? EDIT: Thanks for the link, lowlife. Very helpful.

That IS strange, gplutt...almost a Really Intriguing Scenario.

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