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I agree, the filter is precautionary and probably not necessary. I will probably carry water to the garage, but also may use campden tabs as well. Thanks.

One more quick question to those of you still following. I was intending to save and wash this yeast from this batch since I'll make another witbier soon. Anybody think this is a bad idea given the off flavor? I figure since/if the off flavor came from the water, the yeast should not be...

I sort of did an experiment last night with my water setup. I filled a glass of water from the hose in question after it had run thru my charcoal filter. it does indeed have a noticeable plastic flavor, much like I remembered my beer tasting. i cracked a tainted caramel amber ale and drank...

Yes, caramel amber ale has been bottled for some time. wit is still fermenting.

Thanks for this thread. I have had two 5 gallon batches with a plastic hose flavor that I was having trouble diagnosing. The one thing that changed in my setup was a section of brand new garden hose that I used to deliver water. FYI, the old section of hose hadn't been a problem in past...

Did not mention that one of the hoses used on the second two batches was a new garden hose. I use two hoses to reach garage, the first of which was used in all three AG batches. I need a water source in the garage while brewing. Any ideas for getting my hose ready to use. I can't imagine...

I have brewed two extract batches, one batch of apfelwein, and three ag batches. The first all grain batch I brewed a robust porter with my cousin (a more experienced brewer) and it turned out very well. I have since brewed two ag batches on my own, and they both have the same off flavor. It...

I'm brewing my first all grain witbier. 5.62lbs belgian pils 4.55 lbs. white wheat malt 0.55lbs flaked oats .4 oz coriander 1.0 oz. bitter orange peel Instructions say "Take oats, wheat and about 10% of malt and mash in at 122 for 15 min, then raise to 150 for 15 min, then heat to boil...

I'm a fisheries biologist, which i believe relates to engineering. I'm interested in processes and chemical/biological relationships. So many of these things are intertwined depending on your perspective. Any Southern Illinois University Grads on here?

Much like many on here, I make as much as I can. unfortunately, my time has become limited with two young children, so have had to do more with less. We hunt, fish, grow, gather and MacGuyver as much as we can. Glad to see so many other's doing the same.

Bottle day.

Fermentation was strong for this big beer. Had a bit of blowout, but not too bad.

First runnings.

First runnings.

My cousin at the beginning of lautering.

A new book out by creator of Beersmith, Brad Smith. Sells for 19.95 and is being offered with a $4 discount for a short time. When you download beersmith, you receive a confirmation email that plugs the new book. It offers "chapter 3" in .pdf format to give an idea of the contents. Does...

Thanks all, the prilosec is helping. last two homebrews since I started went down smoothly. Better get brewing.

Does this offer still stand, It's been a few months? I've got a Robust Porter that I like a lot. I also have some stout that a friend brewed if you are interested.

Lagunitas IPA, Lagunitas Maximus

So I have some Tagamet (Cimetidine)in the cabinet. Says to take one thirty minutes before eating or drinking things that cause heartburn. Did that tonight and no problems with the porter. Hmmm. I can handle that. I'll repeat a few times to see if it is consistent.