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    stinky cider solutions?

    Hi all, I've got a stinky, sulfury cider that tastes good, but smells awful. While fermenting it let off rhino farts that would kill a rhino. I left it in primary for at least a month. It finished around 1.000 on the hydrometer, but still stunk. I then kegged and force-carbed hoping it would...
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    Which yeast did the job?

    Hey all, I've been brewing long enough to think I shouldn't be making stupid mistakes, but I just did. Brewed up an "American" IPA Tuesday Feb. 22nd. I had a surprise day off and decided to brew, otherwise I would have prepared a starter. OG was 1.080. Used a wyeast Activator 1056. I knew I was...
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    Is this a leak?

    Hi, I have a noob question. This is my first time kegging. I am force carbing a double IPA following the instructions that came with my kegging set up from midwest. 30 psi for 24 hours, taste, 20 psi for 24 hours if under-carbed, etc. until ready, then serve at desired pressure. I think I...
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    Boiled my grains! Help!

    So I'm a total noob and am doing my first brew right now, following a midwest kit instructions. I misread the instructions and boiled my grains for 3 minutes before realizing I was supposed to steep, not boil. I removed from the burner and added ice to get my temp to 155 within 10 min. Should...
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