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Thanks for all your replies. I learned something today!

Thanks for all your input. Learned something new today!

I'm trying to understand the mechanics of this. I thought the magnets rotate which in turn moves the stir bar but from what I can tell it stays in the middle. So what causes the stir bar to rotate in the flask?

Okay, this was inevidable. I need a good stir plate that can manage liquid in a 3L EM flask. I've looked on amazon but anything in the $50 range had poor reviews. There was one for $99 from Northern Brewer but don't know much abou it. I see a lot of folks build them but the question still...

Recently I brew a California steam type beer using European Pilsener kit with a Wyeast 2112 Cal. Lager yeast. It came out really smooth but with low on ABV, which was calculated using a hydrometer to 3.4, but I think it was much lower as determined by standard empty stomach beer test :rockin: ...

LOL! It is just misleading, that's all. My local brewer supply store guru indicated to that effect and added that the three malts aren't roasted and won't steep. Thanks for the additional info!

Yeah, I'm new to brewing so can't answer that but I really appreciate your comments!!! - Thanks.

I'm looking to brew the Urquell clone based on this Pilsener Urquell clone recipe. I checked with my local brew supply store and was told that Pilsener, Vienna, Munich malts need to be mashed, however the "step-by-step" describes a steeping process. Can you look at this recipe and confirm...

I’m looking at some “extract” recipes. I don’t know how much it matters to use the actual brands of extract that these recipes are calling for. What variance in flavor or quality do you get between Alexander’s light LME versus Breiss’? Or Cooper’s light LME? Then again, if don't use the exact...

Thanks for all your suggestions! I skipped secondary and it came out great.

Hi, how important is a secondary fermentation for Irish Stout type beer? In theory I understand what secondary fermentation does but I need the carboy for my next brew and since the recipe indicated the secondary as optional has anyone did both and can elaborate on results? Thanks.