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Last month, I also had fraudulent charges after ordering from AHS, and got phone call from credit card company who noticed suspicious charges then canceled/reissued new card.

Has anybody else tried Hop Aroma Tabs ?

I agree, it must be a fun subject to study and report... Beer = Civilization :mug:

...ooops, my bad...

...more evidence that we home brewers are "doing the right thing"...:mug: Over the years, beer has brought countless people together. But researchers now say beer isn't just responsible for sparking new friendships and relationships -- it might also be responsible for the rise of human...

Just wondering: Many great beer recipes require various malt/barley combinations. Why would "Single" malt Scotch be necessarily better than a Blend ?

Wyeast 2112: California Lager™ is described as a Lager Yeast: http://www.wyeastlab.com/com_b_yeaststrain_detail.cfm?ID=131 Maybe I should use twice the amount of Wyeast 2112 with Notty, then would flavor profile be different vs Notty alone ?

Please comment on following: I am considering combining Wyeast California Lager 2112 with an Ale yeast like Nottingham and ferment at the low/mid 60's F. (Assume it is for a medium gravity "hybrid amber" all-grain recipe). Possible Advantages: 1) Unlike ale yeast, addition of Lager...

Came across this Peroni Clone recipe: Peroni Birra: 23 litres = 6 gallons Original gravity 1044 3250g Crushed lager malt = 7 lbs 125g Crushed crystal malt = 0.27 lbs 750g Flaked rice = 1.6 lbs (? flaked maize instead?) 15ltrs water for 'lager' brewing 5ml Irish moss 60+30g Saaz hops = 1 oz...

Peroni Nastro Azzurro: "premium beer is 5.1% alcohol by volume and expertly brewed using only the finest quality and variety of spring barley, maize, malts and hops" http://www.sabmiller.in/brands_peroni.html Not sure about recipe, but here are thoughts for Peroni Clone: 85% Pilsner...

What do people think about Hop Tabs ?

Has anyone tried: Hop Aroma Tabs NOBLE BLEND Description: HopAroma Tabs are made of hop oils isolated from CO2 Hop Extract that are compounded with effervescing agents. The mild isolation procedure preserves the essential hop oil compounds that contribute to a complex hoppy character. Unlike...

I have come across something called "Attenuzyme" which is a mix of enzymes for brewers, and includes Alpha-amylase, which i have never used, but i want Beta-amylase. Attenuzyme Flex is a high-performing, fast-acting combination of glucoamylase, specific alpha-amylase, and an innovative...

Hi David, Sounds like maybe Beta-Amylase based on temperature characteristics ?? Austin HomeBrew description: "Amylase enzyme is a naturally occurring enzyme that is used to aid in the conversion of starches to sugars in the all grain brewing process. It is especially helpful in low malt...

Is "amylase powder" sold by brew supply companies: Alpha or Beta Amylase ? http://www.austinhomebrew.com/product_info.php?products_id=447