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Lots of lupilin still

Picked my hops today and I think I may have waited too long. They still have a nice aroma and strong taste. Some of them are very sunbaked and brown. Most are almost pure white with green on the petals. Are they going to work? Do I not dry them as long?

so i soak it toss the top layer and cook to desired state. Then crush and mash?

I woyld like to roast my own barley to cut some costs. Was wondering if I can use Feed Barley from my local CO-OP. If not where can I get it?

(Correction: Final Gravity was 2%. ABV= 4%) Grains: Gambrinus Honey Malt 3 lbs German Pilsner Malt 3 lbs Rahr Wheat Malt 2 lb Global Kolsch malt 1 lb Breiss Ashburne Mild malt 1 lb Yeast: White Labs San Diego super strain one vial Starter 24 hours prior to brew Hops: 1oz...

IPA Recipe 7 lbs Rahr 2 row 1 lb Breiss Carapils 1 lb German Munich 1 lb Crisp Amber Heat 3 Gallons of strike water to 170 degrees.Mash for 1 1/4 hours. Sparge with 3 and a half gallons Bring Mash to a boil and boil for one hour. Hops: Add 2oz Northern Brewer at beginning of...

Finished my second batch of all grain (a very hoppy I.P.A.). 10 hours laters it started going crazy. At one point the beer shot out the airlock. I changed the airlock out and its back to normal. I had used dry yeast and yeast nutrient. Is there any explanation for this? Do i need a blow off hose?