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Looks and sounds good!!

I'd use a different hop than Galena for a hop stand. Also, make sure that you're using fresh hops. If I were you, I'd either go with the C20 or the Munich. Probably the C20 if I were to pick one. But Not both. If you use both You're going to get that sweetness that's going to mute the hops...

I made a 2L starter the other day with 1 package of White Labs 830 German yeast with 2 weeks until it expired. I wasn't worried until I noticed that it didn't have any activity going until the morning after I pitched. I was so close to dumping it. Has anyone else experienced this with this...

I'd try dry hopping between 60 and 70 degrees. Casacade is a good hop for dry hopping. I'm not sure about Galena. 3oz of Casacade seems good enough to me for 5 gallons, but I'd let it sit around for at least 3-4 days. 7 days would be preferable. You can add it after fermentation or near the tail...

I'm having the problem of an astringency bite. I used lactic acid on my last batch and hope it gets rid of it. I also have high alkalinity and residual alkalinity. I'm going to dilute my water with distilled water on my next batch. Hopefully acid and distilled water will help my problem!

My PH is 8.2 and I added acid. Acid brought it down to 5.2.

I have been improving my beers, but now it seems I hit a wall. I have narrowed my problem down to an odd taste that I think results from my water. The Taste When I drink my beer, I get a biter taste that is not from hops. I also feel like it leaves an odd aftertaste and almost covers my taste...

I'm going to use my first washed yeast tomorrow. I smelled it and it smells hoppy. From my last beer. Is it okay to use? I'm using it for another IPA.

Oh man ...

Oatmeal Pale Ale I brewed.

That's cold. Maybe too cold to get a full smell of aroma and taste of hops.

You live. You learn.

In addition to above, make sure during the interview that you make it clear that you want to learn. They probably don't expect you to be an expert. Just be upfront that you have a lot to learn - and you're passionate about learning.

Its been settling for an hour and a half. I have 1 gallon in a jar and two mason jars. Again, there was a LOT of trube.

I tried yeast washing for the first time today, but I don't think I'm having success. I added cooled-boiled water to my carboy and tipped the carboy to the side but I didn't see a separation line other than solids and beer. I shook up the carboy and tried again. This time I put them in...