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Hey guys, question: I have Brewcraft Yeast Nutrient and I was wondering if it's best to put it in with my starter and let it sit with the yeast, or to wait and add it to the beer just before I pitch? Thanks!

I haven't done anything with coconut yet, this will be my first time. But I'm putting 16oz in a 5g batch, so we'll see if we can really taste it. I'm sure plenty of others have tried and would have more info. Thanks!

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Yes, definitely food grade!

The carboy is what we've used for secondary, which is why I asked about it the first time. But our primary is a bucket, and if I try leaving it in primary longer and completely omit the carboy then I have the bucket issues to contend with. My initial issues with leaving it in the primary...

Thanks for the advice! So if you don't add the coconut into secondary, and you keep it in primary longer, does the fact that I'm using a plastic fermentation bucket make a difference? That is my biggest hang up with leaving beer in primary. If I leave it in there long enough for things to...

Whoa there partner, I wasn't looking for an argument. You're probably a much more experienced brewer than myself and I absolutely respect your opinions on not doing secondary, something that I may experiment with some time soon, but we both know that "to secondary or not to secondary" is a hot...

I know, but I like the clarity that I get when it's off the yeast. I haven't added the coconut yet, I'm waiting for the secondary, but that actually brings up another question. Should it be loose or in a bag? I'm racking it to a carboy, so I would have to rig something to use a bag. It's 16oz...

Thanks! That's what I figured, but I just thought I would ask.

I'm brewing an extract chocolate coconut porter for the first time and I've been reading up on the addition of shredded coconut in secondary and it's wonderful ability to absorb a lot of beer. I'm brewing 5g and I'm using 16oz of toasted, shredded coconut. Is there anything I can do to prevent...