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I'm having the same issue with a all grain Red Ale. Too bitter, almost undrinkable. I will taste it again in a week (first test was 1 month ago) but it's almost impossible to loose all this bitter taste only with aging (I guess...). An other batch, a Australian Blonde Ale is pretty bitter too...

Thanks Revvy, your answers are always very helpfull.

Ok... I'll wait. Thanks for your help. By the way, I bought my fisrt star san bottle. It's fantastic for carboy, but can I use it with bottles? (Silly question I know, but want to make sure ;) )

I store my bottle at around 70 F. I'll try 2 drops next time. It still pretty weird. It's the first time I'm having issues with carbonation.

Hi, I'm having some issues with carbonation. I had no problem before when primary 10 days then bottle. Now, I keg beer so carbonation was not a problem since I'm using forced CO2 carbonation. But, recently, I did couple batches of beer (bottled) for friend and alot complained about low carb or...

+1 for kegging! I first bought bottles wich were very expensive (easy cap) and beside it's easier to transport, I think it's easier to clean and sanitize a keg than 80 bottles for a batch. Then I switched to Tap-a-draft (wich is still pretty cool for parties - 6 liters tank with small CO2...

And what about the yeast I want to keep. Will the yeast still alive after 3 weeks?

no I don't want it to be clear. But, how many time in primary?

Hi, my fisrt batch of wit is at the primary stage. I used White labs Belgian Wit liquid yeast. The recipe says 4 days in primary, 10 days in secondary. The other recipe I look at almost only use primary for longer time. I also want to keep my yeast and reuse it later. What is the best witbier...

Yes, 1 ounce is 28 gm. Ok for 1/5 ounce, seems good for a first batch. Thanks for your help.

So 50 gm of coriander powder is not too much for a wit?

Hi, I'm starting a wit tomorrow and I have a small problem. The recipe needs 50 gm of coriander seeds, but all I have is coriander powder? Should I use 50 gm of powder? People at my local store told me to reduce the amount. I much should I add to a 5 gallons batch? Thanks for your help, this...

Hi, I've made my first yeast starter 24 hours ago. I use Whitelabs Belgian Wit yeast. I've made a 600 ml wort at 1.040 with pale DME. There is a slow yeast activity (few movements in the wort) but no bubbles in the airlock. I know it's pretty soon to worry about, but it's the first time I see...

Nice, thanks for your help!

So, you keep it 10 days to primary and then keg it? How many time before start drinking it?

Hi, this question is for witbier experts ;) I'M planning my first witbier next weekend and I wonder if there are tips to make it troubled as commercial wit. I know it is not the best thing to do with wit, but I plan to keg it. Should I transfert part of the yeast bed into the keg? So, do you...

Thank you Makeyermark, very encouraging. I'll keg it and put it in fridge and wait to see what happen. Thanks to all of you! Will keep you updated!

1 week primary, 2 week secondary. It's not carbonated yet. Could the carbonation change the taste that much?

Too much hops bitterness. The after taste is very bitter. No I don't add gypsum. Should I?

Should I put the pellet into a bag? The problem is that I'm brewing a new batch (Altbier) next weekend, and I'm affraid to put too much hops in it. Anyway. I'll try and see what happen. Thanks for your help Rick500.