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Few guesses: You didn’t oxygenate well. The gravity was higher, did you take readings? Usually for 2litres I add 1 cup of sugar. You should refrigerate only after 3-4 days of carbonation done outside. I usually let it ferment for at least a week and then close the cap tightly. I also check for...

Poor head retention here is due to fats from cookies. Perhaps it also caused yeast to shut down early. Other usual fat contributors are oats, coffee, chocolate or coco powder.

Looks fine to me

I've read so much about this beer but never had an opportunity to drink it. Hope this turns out well. I need to brew it too, it's on my to do list now.

How about making a sugar wash "neutral" with step addition of sugars. So you start fermenting with sugar, nutrients and predicted ABV of say 6-8%. Then as the fermentation is near completion, add more sugars + nutrients. This will be less stressful for yeast as you don't throw in too much sugar...

Hello everyone. I made a small 15 Litre batch of Chocolate Oatmeal Stout. Since my primary fermenter is still occupied, I'm using a water bottle. Got efficiency of 75%. OG: 1.0611. Brewersfriend prediction: 1.062. Malts were home made except for DME & Chocolate malts. Grain bill included Roasted...

I may be wrong but it seems the beer hasn't been given enough time to mature. How many days/weeks did you let it ferment?

I meant many people do brew with bottled water. I have read about some people using campden tablets to remove chlorine from their supply water.

Many people do that. Depending on water's mineral composition, you can add some salts/minerals to it as per the recipe/type of beer. For example, calcium carbonate/gypsum, Epsom salt etc

What are the Minimum System Requirements? PC/Windows: you need Windows 7 or later (Windows 8, Windows 10). A wide screen (1200 pixels wide or higher) is recommended but not required

Mango Pale Ale. It's summer time & can't get enough of mangoes. Good aroma and a hint of tart makes it disappear very fast

Hello, no point in adding citric acid now in middle of fermentation. Apples contain malic acid, so it should be fine from pH point of view. As for adding more sugar, please avoid - risk of infection, oxidation etc. Also, definitely raisins & apples will add to the ABV.

Buy a very ripe one. It tastes so sweet. Jackfruit is sold for two purposes - make a curry (raw) or eat like a fruit (ripe). I don't think it resemble bubblegum though.

Oh, I thought you made a sugar wash only. So you're re-fermenting non-alcoholic beer with 2 pounds of sugar added to it. Sure it'll ferment - same principle as re-pitching the yeast. Since I've never done such a thing, making a guess, no harm in let it sit for couple of weeks and see if the...

Hello, You made a sugar wash, it'll hardly have any flavour. Also you didn't add any fruit or spices so sure you'll get something that will get you a buzz but won't taste and smell good. To improve your batch, add boiled water to cover some crushed dates, figs & raisins (200-400 gm) in a clean...

I have had some success with burnt honey. It becomes less fermentable and leaves sweetness but it may have flavour too. Give it a try, heat up a tablespoon of honey slowly and when it caramelises, let it cool and try it.

Honey doesn't contain bacteria but different types of yeasts from so many flowers the bees visit. Adding water to honey may result in mead but nothing nasty. Honey is actuall applied on wounds, burn injuries too to avoid infection. So you should be good & if it adds to alcohol, you'll get a nice...

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This is as good as it gets. At times, I don't use air lock at all & ferment with lids lightly placed on jars or covered with cling wrap. As long as everything was sanitised and healthy yeast was introduced, things work out well. Good luck.

Summer citrus ale made with wheat malt, cornflakes & Oats. Hops - Falconer's flight, Orange peels, grapefruit peels. Very refreshing.