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Does anyone know how many points a kicker can (1.4lb) liquid DME would add to a batch>

He has been doing this for over 20 yrs and it's just cheaper and thinks it gives the same results and much cheaper.

So one of my mentor's uses Non-fat dried milk instead of Lactose for his oatmeal cream stout but I heard it can kill head retention. Has anyone used this substitute? I plan on brewing tomorrow.

Was the yeast in a vial or smack pack? Did you smack it? Some of the yeast may have died so it could take awhile to build up a high enough cell density to see any fermentation. Watch the fermentation lock on top of your carboy for any activity. 80F Should not kill the yeast, only give you some...

I have a tendency to make 1 gal batches to test different recipes, and I have learned that cutting a 5 gal batch down to 1 gal recipes doesn't always translate well in terms of hop additions. Does anyone have any words of wisdom? I know I should be adding less than what the recipe would call for...

Yes I would love to get Beersmith but I have an old computer and a old phone so I am doing things old school.

I am wanting to make a cherry stout but I would rather use all grain than a dark malt extract. The recipe calls for 6.6lbs dark malt extract and 1lb plain dark dried malt extract. Anyone suggestions on my grain bill to achieve all grain?

So I am making a test batch of my first common cider attempt. I took Louisburg cider (local cider mill) and inoculated it with Wyeast 4783 Rudesheimer yeast. Has anyone used Rudesheimer? How did it turn out? My O.G. was at 1.050 @ 60 F. I am hoping to get a F.G. of 1.000

http://www.wyeastlab.com/hb_pitchrate.cfm Works great.

So I've tinkered with some recipes before and I am making a test batch of this one in a 1 gallon carboy. I hope to make a full scale batch if this one turns out decently. Any critiques are welcome! Calculated IBUs 26 OG 1.057 FG 1.014 5.7% ABV 6lb 3oz Pilsner Malt 3lb Munich Malt 10L 12oz...

Do you know where I post recipes for someone to add their 2 cents too?