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You mentioned a 2.5L starter for a Vienna lager. Was that made with a stir plate? I have only done a few brews(ales) with liquid yeast which were low enough OG that I didn't think a starter was needed. I am trying to learn as much as I can being this will be my first lager. I don't want to...

I got this size from the book "brewing classic styles". it said for the Octoberfest beer (5gal.) to use 4 packs of liquid yeast or an apporpriate starter. In the appendix in the back it Said 1 liquid yeast pack could be used to make a 9L starter, and still get the proper yeast count. I was...

Old thread but here goes, does anyone do this and does it work? I am close to lager season in my basement and would like to know how effective this approach is.

Well if they are selling kits along the same path I guess I will go for it! If all is good ill post a recipe.

I like mangrove jacks M02 cider yeast. So long as you are not pressing wild apples this works great. I have a lot of random apple trees around so I have a hard time getting the right acidity balance with my cider.

I'm Working on a new recipe for an IPA/APA and I wanted to bounce some ideas off everyone. I am shooting for 4.9% ABV 78 IBU ale. I know this falls outside of standard guidelines for either style. I will be using light LME/DME and planning on using US-05 as my yeast. I am planning to dry hop...

Sault Ste. Marie

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I have the same style connector. You need to get a neoprene washer to go in between. They cost around a dollar on midwest. I would think you could pick one up at a local homebrew shop if you have one near by.

I made a big apple cherry cider, Starting gravity of 1.076. I pitched 1 packet of yeast. Next morning she was already going to town. This yeast works fast with little foam build up. Cold crashed it in my kegerator for 2 weeks and was crystal clear. Amazing flavor, my wife who I made it for...

I am looking for brewers in the Sault Ste. Marie area. If there is a brew club that I have not heard about or maybe some brewers that would like to start a club I would be interested in joining.

Hey all from the EUP! Love the forums, so much knowledge here!