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So, I just made a tester starter, minus the yeast pitching. I used 1500 ml of water and 150 grams of DME. My OG, using a refractometer was 1.045. I am assuming that is too high? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

The ideal range for a starter is 1.030-1.040, correct?

I have also been told I could use the formula of 1500 ml of water and 1 cup of DME. Thanks!

I am going to brew this weekend. I planned on using the following ratio for DME/Water ratio. 1/2 cup of DME 2 cups of water The beer I am brewing has an OG of 1.072. Would this starter be powerful enough or do I need to up my numbers? Cheers, Jimmy

@castlehollow is that all I ask for, secondary standards?

Here's my water report. Would I use this info in Brewer's friend? http://www.firstdistrictwater.org/uploads/PDFs/water-quality-reports/FDWD-Water-Quality-Report-2013.pdf Sent from my iPhone using Home Brew

Ok, so I've been brewing for about a year and am really looking to deeper my understanding of brew water. I normally use my tap water, with ph levels around 7. I've been happy with how my AG batches have came out. I'm looking for any resources or links to help me gain some new knowledge...

Normally I mash using the formula of 1.5 quarts of water per pound of grain. What are the advantages/disadvantages to a thinner mash? I've seen some folks who brew using 1.1 quarts of water per pound of grain. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Sent from my iPhone using Home Brew

Thanks. Do I turn of all the gas lines when connecting everything? Sent from my iPhone using Home Brew

Hey, I just purchased a Blichmann beer gun and accessory kit. I was hoping someone could help me out as to how to hook up all the connectors and such. I know where to connect the CO2, but still a little unsure about the liquid line. Do I just connect the liquid line running from my keg to...

How much Irish Moss do you use?

@rock_n Isn't there a setting in the Johnson digital device that can toggle between hot and cold?

What Wyeast would you use for this clone Flower Power Recipe?

Meant proper, instead of purpose.

Hi All, I am looking to purchase this digital control unit. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00368D6JA/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20 I want to ensure I can maintain propose temps for my kegerator when fermenting. Does anyone have any experience using this device for fermenting. Any help or...

so, no mash out when you batch sparge? [ QUOTE=duboman;5749549]Yes, but with fly sparge you will want to do a mash out to stop/halt further conversion since it's a slower process, otherwise conversion can continue throughout the sparge process.

Hypothetically speaking, I could still fly sparge and just add a little extra water (over my estimated amount of calculated sparge water) to my HLT and stop fly sparging once I hit my pre-boil amount?

Ummmm, yep. Thanks RM-MN! That is much easier.

Hi, I just wanted to run my formulas by you kind folks here to check to ensure I am on the right track. I am using the formulas that I've read about online and from Northern Brewer. This weekend, I am brewing an AG 5 gallon batch of Porter. The recipe is 16 pounds of grains. And yes, I...

@brew_ny. It's helpful. I understand now. Thanks for the calculator link.