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Under the assumption that I am able to minimize the amount of oxygen in a plastic secondary close to as well as I would be in a glass carboy, are there any tangible benefits to using a much pricier glass carboy as opposed to a very affordable food grade bucket ( <$5). Also, I would be using...

Using columbus hops, since they have the spicy earthy slightly citrusy taste, I thought that the combination of spices with the IIPA would be interesting. I love spices like cloves, ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice. Ive never used columbus hops before and when i tried making a tea of the hops...

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Thanks much man, I didn't know there was such a thing as honey malt. I guess my research was not as extensive as i hoped

Is 2 oz after boil and 2 oz at bottling too much? Ps. appreciate the help

Thanks guys! I appreciate the help, especially the bit on honey being dangerous territory. I have a few fond memories of honey beers and would like to bring that feeling back but I will definitely stay away now

So i just ordered everything i need to start off, http://www.monsterbrew.com/Prod_MaestroKitwithBrownAleKit.cfm# this will be my first attempt, but i have done my homework and am well versed in cooking and baking, which i think should serve me well with brewing. I was thinking today of how I...