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  1. jjbuckler

    Why do companies keep producing bad quality yeast?

    yep, I don't get it either. I've had great results with S-23. Just used it for a Vienna Lager recently, and turned out pretty much how I wanted it- clean and malty. I've heard people talk about S-23, but haven't experienced it. But as always, YMMV. Maybe I've just been lucky. If I had seen...
  2. jjbuckler

    Any brewers in the laurel/ columbia area

    Live in Columbia, MD. Literally 5 minutes from Maryland Homebrew. Been brewing since 2006.
  3. jjbuckler

    What's your go-to-homebrew?

    Mine's super easy: 5lbs of pilsen DME (or equivalent LME) .25lb carapils .25lb crystal 20 1 oz hallatauer 60 min 1 oz liberty 20 min US-05 dry yeast Ferment cool around 66F. Let it sit in the primary for 3 weeks, then keg and serve Sometimes just to be a little different I'll dry hop it, or...
  4. jjbuckler

    Adding Extract at end of the boil

    Yep, I usually add 1/3-1/2 my extract right at the end of the boil. Never had a problem. Definitely helps with hop utilization, and color. Hadn't thought about the head retention help, but I can see how that might be. Cheers.
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