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I’m new to brewing, only 5 batches in. But could this have anything to do with rinsing the sanitized bottles before bottling?

Thanks! I appreciate the clarity of this answer.

Ok interesting. I will keep this in mind when I eventually move to all grain. If I did make a starter from the finished wort, would that essential be making my own fast pitch? Or slow pitch in this case

I just got the kit in the mail yesterday. The yeast pack hadn’t expanded or anything yet. Smacked the pack and is sitting on my kitchen counter right now. Target OG is 1.052. I don’t think I necessarily need to make a starter, but just want the best circumstances for the yeast and beer. Thanks...

Hi guys! I have an altbier extract kit I’m brewing tomorrow (5th overall batch). Bought some wyeast1007 but have no extra DME around. This is only the second thread I’ve seen suggesting using cooled wort as your yeast medium. The other thread suggested using preboil (only the steeping liquid)...

Nice!! I like that Cambro, good call

Awesome! Can’t wait to see pics. I’ve only got a couple bombers left of mine, still tasting great tho not as hazy as I’d like. Bottled end of May I think

I don’t know man, that’s a beaut!!

Interesting I didn’t think about that. The glass was very thick comparatively. As far as I could tell, and I’m a noob for sure, it tasted like it was headed in the right direction. No tannins, a fairly aggressive hop profile, kind of biscuity malt character, a bit of sharpness on the finish...

Thanks! I actually poured the fg sample from my testing jar into that glass. I don’t know if it’s the lighting or what. I’m guessing I’m overthinking😂😂

interesting color diff btwn the fg sample and when I poured it into the glass to sample sample. Hope this isn’t a harbinger!!😬😬

Thanks! Will check it out!👍

Thanks! Can’t wait to see what happens!🤞🤞🤞

Thanks for your help!! I think I will try this. Another forum told me not to cold crash but I think it will help compact all the particulates. I’m not particularly concerned about color or clarity at this point, just don’t want an oxidized brew. Any tips on how to avoid negative pressure when...