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Has anyone done any experiments or know of any data that shows which one is more efficient. Currently I open up my O2 tank for a few seconds in my primary to fill up the head space and shake for a few minutes, then repeat the process. It seems like it makes a difference, but I'm not sure if...

I currently use a pathetic immersion chiller that takes at least a half hour to chill my wort. I now have a 30 plate heat exchanger on order, but I was wondering about the affects of allowing the cold break material in my primary now that it's being produced in the heat exchanger. I have...

My first AG a few months back came out very astringent which I believe was due to too many tannins. I have since adjusted a few techniques which I think has reduced the tannins (larger gap on my mill, one rinse instead of two during sparge, and minimal stirring during sparge). However, I...

I made a strong Blonde this past Saturday (1.060) and pitched White Labs American Ale from a 600ml starter that night. The next morning it was bubbling away with about two inches of krausen on top. Monday it was still pretty active but slowing down. Tuesday it was bubbling about half the...

I brewed my first AG batch this past weekend, it is also my first attempt at lagering. I made a starter with White Labs 833 Bock yeast and it was much slower than I expected. I had to postpone brewing a day because I didn't see much activity the first day. Anyway, after I brewed I cooled...