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After a beer has been bulk aging for a long period of time, how much yeast should be added back to carbonate the beer? The bottle conditioning chapter in Jamil's Yeast book says "1 million cells per milliliter", but I don't really know how to go about measuring that. I'm looking to add just...

I'm building a new all grain system, and have decided I want a plate chiller. The Blichman therminater looks awesome, but it's 200 bucks :(. Has anyone had experience with the cheaper ones? It's hard to justify that much money if the cheaper ones do the same thing.

Anyone have a clone for Bear Republic's Big Bear Black Stout?

My beers are brilliantly clear at cellar temps, but cloudy if I put it them the fridge. What causes this? I know it doesn't effect the flavor, but I'm a perfectionist, and it's going to piss me off until I fix it.:D

I was plugging some of Jamil's recipies into beersmith, and the IBU's don't match up. The settings are 6 gallons batch, 70% efficiency, and Rager for IBU. His Myburger recipe says 36 IBU, but I come up with 27. Tried it with two others, and both were off. Am I doing something wrong?

In particular, I’m curious about ones used after the boil. I use Irish Moss now, but would like to hear people’s opinions about products like isinglass, and gelatin.

I really love the Smoked Porter from Stone Brewing Company, and I am trying to clone it. I went to their website and gathered some basic information: 5.9 ABV, 53 IBU, Columbus and Mt Hood for hops. I suspect they use WLP007 Dry English Ale yeast, but I’m not positive. Also, they for sure use...

Has anyone successfully cloned this beer? I’m looking for a good recipe.

Made an AG batch of Edwort's Pale ale. I rehydrated the notty per instructions on the package, but have 0 activety 30 hrs later. I've made this beer 2 other times, but with Safale-05. The EXP date on the package said 12, 2011. Also, the temp is at 65 right now, so I don't think thats it. Anyone...

I am looking for an AG Bitburger clone, or a similar German Pils. Anyone care to share? :)

Anybody have an opinion about this kit from Northern Brewer? My friend wants me to show him how to brew. So I am wondering about the extract version. He really likes Rouge Shakespeare Stout.

I have never made a mead before, and was wondering what kind of yeast most of you guys use. Is there a "workhorse" yeast like WLP001 or Wyeast 1056 are for beer? I want to make a dry mead that is more white wine like. Thanks in advance for any suggestions. :mug:

I plan on brewing the Helles recipe in Brewing Classic Styles. It calls for melanoidin malt, but this just seems wrong to me. I know a decoction mash is the authentic way of getting that malty Helles character. Do you guys think decoction mashing is worth it? Also, how will it effect my...

I found a pack of irish moss that's over 3 years old. Does it ever expire, or can I still use it?

This is exactly what I need, but morebeer is out of stock. Does anyone know where to buy something similar? I could get two single stage controllers, but it would be 80 bucks more. http://morebeer.com/view_product/16664/102282/Ranco_Digital_Two-Stage_Temperature_Controller_-_Wired

I have a chest freezer that I want to turn into a fermentation chamber. My idea is to use the Johnson analog controller for the freezer. Then, use a fermwrap heater connected to a digital controller on my carboy inside the freezer. I'd set the freezer to about 40 F, and the fermwrap to my...

I have a chest freezer that I want to turn into a fermentation chamber. My idea is to use the Johnson analog controller for the freezer. Then, use a fermwrap heater connected to a digital controller on my carboy inside the freezer. I'd set the freezer to about 40 F, and the fermwrap to my...

I want to improve the clarity of my ales. I've heard that crash cooling works well, but I am worried that the cold temps will damage my ale yeast. I bottle my beer. So, if I crash cool will the yeast still be able to carbonate the beer?