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I brewed an extract IPA last summer using hop hash that went well; 6 lbs. mallard malt gold 3 lbs pilsner DME .5 oz Chinook hop hash (60 minutes) 2 oz Simcoe whole cone hops at flame out 2 oz Amarillo whole cone hops at flame out US-05 yeast The hop hash has about double the IBUs of regular...

I hear you. There is information on the web that points in both directions, and I'm glad the dialogue above brings both parties to the table in an obviously well informed manner. One side is that the excess c02 will inhibit the yeast and retard the must. The other is that it helps fermenting...

It's a one night a glass drink. I've noticed the less i burp the bottle the stronger it gets and i often skip weeks of burping. The bottles always become so inflated that the bottom goes from concave to slightly convex. However not one has ever exploded. I have heard an almost inaudible hiss...

I've tried slushing before but i havent figured out a way to do it right every time. If you do the youtube way of freezing it solid and then take the first stuff that melts off it all you end up with is stuff that tastes like melted popsicles and has the same gravity as what went in. You would...

Yup, just a sprinkle :)

Hi! Ive been making cider for about 2 year now. Here's the recipe; 2 quart plastic bottle of store bought apple juice cocktail ($0.99) 1 cup sugar 3/4 tsp fermax yeast nutrients 1/4 tsp pectic enzyme Shake well Add champagne yeast and close the cap on tight. Burp once every 3 days for...

(I wrote this while enjoying the brew described above cheers mates)

Hi! Ive been making cider for about 2 year now. Here's the recipe; 2 quart plastic bottle of store bought apple juice cocktail ($0.99) 1 cup sugar 3/4 tsp fermax yeast nutrients 1/4 tsp pectic enzyme Shake well Add champagne yeast and close the cap on tight. Burp once every 3 days for...