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    My Fortune for One 5/8" Stainless Steel Fender Washer!

    Just purchsed online at www.greenboatstuff.com
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    All grain brewing: mash tun, mill, grain

    Sent you a PM, I will be in Berkshires tomorrow
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    Back Sweetening

    Ok, so I have 5 gallons in my carboy. Been there for a month and a half. So far it is pretty dry. Plan on bottling in another 2 weeks but would like to sweeten and bring back a bit of the apple taste. This is my plan, add 1 can of frozen juice concentrate and Splenda. Is there any down side to...
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    First Cider Need Reassurance

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    First Cider Need Reassurance

    OK, here we go. First cider is in the primary for 10 days now. 5 Gallons fresh pressed unpasteurized cider direct to bucket 1 can frozen juice 2# Dark Brown Sugar Red Star Champagne Yeast OG 1.007 FG .999 at 65 degrees tasted tonite and it tasted pretty dry and bit "wine like"...
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    Dubbel Stuck at 1.031

    Thanks for all the advice. At the recommendation of my LHBS, I added some dry Champagne yeast. Time to wait and see.
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    Dubbel Stuck at 1.031

    Not to ask the stupid question but what is a "fast ferment test"
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    Dubbel Stuck at 1.031

    Thanks for the input. It was a partial mash recipe: Ingredients 6 lbs of Light Liquid extract 1.0 lbs of Dry Light malt extract 2.0 lbs of Pilsner malt 1.0 lbs of Caramunich I 2.0 lbs of Clear Candi Sugar 1.0 oz of Styrian Goldings (bittering) 1 package Wyeast Trappist 3787 OG was 1.069. It is...
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    Dubbel Stuck at 1.031

    Hello, I have a Belgian Dubbel that is at 1.031 and I am trying to get it down to 1.02 to avoid some bottle bombs. The fermentation has started off slow and has been slow ever since. Been in the primary for 4+ weeks now. Any advice on how to jump start things. Thanks
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    To heat or not to heat, that is the question

    thanks for the information. I will plan on just pitching the yeast into the cider and calling it a day
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    To heat or not to heat, that is the question

    I am purchasing 5 Gallons of fresh pressed unpasteurized cider from a local orchard. It is treated with UV rays. Do i need to heat this to kill off any unwanted yeast strains or will the UV take care of that for me. Thanks
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    Slow start for fermentation

    I have had an issue with slow starting fermentation. The last 2 batches have both taken 48 hours to get going. I have used Wyeast smack packs that i allowed to sit at room temp for 4+ hours both times. Should I use a starter even when using the smack packs?
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    Novice Brewer, New to forum

    Hello, I am a relatively new home brewer. To date I have brewed a Hefewieven, Golden Ale, Amber Ale, an Over Spiced Belgian Wit (heavy handed on the coriander) currently have a Dubbel in the primary with a Cider on deck. I am looking to this as one means to expand my brewing knowledge
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    FAQ: Aluminum Pots for Boil Kettles?

    Thanks for all the info. Really helped make up my mind on this. My wife will be happy you all just saved me $50+
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