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Actually folks, a bit of water and starsan wiped it all out.

Okay, but the question is, if that doesn't come out, will I be reasonably safe to put a brew in there if I sanitize?

Hey there, So I got a used carboy and, after multiple washes including an overnight soak in oxiclean and hot water, there's still this grainy stuff in the inside that just won't go away. picture: http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8328/8413537425_7ffec5998b_h.jpg Was told that it looks like...

Hi there, just developing a recipe, but wanted people's thoughts on this: Steeping Grains: 1.25lbs CaraPils 1.25lbs Crystal 40 0.5lbs Chocolate Malts: 4.5lbs Extra Light DME (60mins) 1.5lbs Wheat DME (flame-out) Hops: 0.75oz - Warrior (60mins) 1oz - Amarillo (10mins) 0.75oz -...

And never mind, just got that answered for me. I'll also need this. http://hopdawgs.ca/Equipment/fittings?product_id=289

Okay, thanks. Another question if you don't mind, what hose fits on to this? Or will I need an something to attach? Apologies if the question is too basic. I'm really new to this.

So I can do with the 2 piece? It's just a matter of $10 extra...

Hi there, So after ages of brewing small batches I'm stepping up a bit and purchasing an 8 gallon brewpot. The one I have in mind is this: http://hopdawgs.ca/Brewing-kettles?product_id=261 My question is, what is the difference between a 2 piece and 3 piece ball valve? Which is the better...

More than anything though, I'd like to know what you folks think of the recipe, ginseng aside. Is this okay for an Imperial Pilsner?

We're hoping to get a little ginseng taste, which we hope will compliment the malts used. We don't really want it to overpower it, just sort of be a presence, you know?

So my boyfriend and I are doing a collaboration recipe for an Imperial Pilsner that contains ginseng and a few other things. Here's what we've got so far in terms of ingredients... Makes 5 gallons. Preboil tea at 4 gallons. 9 lbs. Pilsner Malt Extract Syrup 2.5 lbs. French Pilsner Malt 2 lbs...

@RobWalker WOW! Thank you! I have some questions if that's okay! Out of curiosity, how much hops and for how long? I just want a sliiiight bitterness. For the steeping with the priming sugar, would that just be throwing some shredded ginger and a cinnamon stick or two in to a filter bag...

Hi, hopsalot. Thank you! so sorry, I'm a bit confused. Is the crystal usually made with 6-row? And thanks for the tip on making the coffee sanitary! I actually didn't think of that.

Crossposted because I wasn't sure if this belonged here or in the beginners section. Really sorry if that broke a rule.. Okay, so. without getting in to a big story about it, I have an idea for a Pumpkin Coffee Ale for next month, but money is REALLY bad right now so I can't afford a lot of...

I didn't know whether to put this thread in this section or the extract section so apologies if I messed up on that ground. Okay, so. without getting in to a big story about it, I have an idea for a Pumpkin Coffee Ale for next month, but money is REALLY bad right now so I can't afford a lot of...