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There was definitely propolis. The combs were capped when I got them, so that went in too! I'm not sure about the combs and caps adding much flavor, but they did add some great body.

Yes, Auxcombrew! One of my favorite recipes is Hickory Smoked Honeycomb.

The best honey for fermenting is the type you like best. Experiment before brewing. Consider purchasing a small amount of something you're interested in. Stir a little into seltzer or still water. If you don't like the taste, don't brew with it. A little simplistic, as it doesn't take into...

Yup. That's how I do it. Don't boil honey.

:onestar::onestar::onestar::onestar::hs: You guys are hard core. I just use a bung and airlock on my keg fermenter.

Yes, temperature is definitely a factor. Google "Ideal Gas Law." pV=nRT (pressure)(Volume) = (number of moles)(Gas Constant)(Temperature), so a large rise in temperature can significantly increase the volume required to maintain a particular pressure. More CO2 will stay dissolved in the beer at...

Yeah, I've learned to be careful with the 1L size swing tops. Some are not manufactured to hold carbonated beverages, but fancy flavored oils and vinegars. Measuring the thickness is a pretty good indicator, but I usually compare by weight. An EZ-Cap weighs noticeably more than a light-duty bottle.

Looking at my log book, the PB2 was added to 212F wort taken from the BK, blended off heat for the last 10 minutes of the boil (I noted that the PB2 mix "Looks like blond roux."), then added back to the BK before going through the chiller into the fermenter. 151F was the mash temp, my mistake...

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Undamaged stainless steel and aluminium kegs do not normally require passivation. For kegs fresh from the manufacturer: Rinse, sanitize, and use. Washing first won't hurt, but there shouldn't be any calcium scale on a new keg, so it's probably not necessary. If in doubt, follow the...

Believe it or not, I've used PB2 to make, get this, peanut butter! Yeah, it doesn't mix well with room temperature tap water, that's what gave me the idea to mix it hot. I just now tried some in a little vodka. Pretty gritty, but it really smells like PB. I know that some esters are more soluble...

I use a slotted screwdriver and $5 edge clamp to pull the check valve/stem on my Sanke D's. No problems to date. As for cleaning I also don't do much more than PBW/Oxy soak - rinse - sanitize between batches. Supper easy and no extra gear/converter to purchase. If you feel concerned about...

My experience with PB2 has been outstanding, with no problem with head retention and an unmistakable flavor and aroma of PB. I used a partial mash/LME version of this Russian Imperial Stout: https://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=238807 with 2 lbs of PB2/5.25 gal batch. The PB2 was added...