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    Harsh aftertaste

    Thanks for all the help byrone, I will just use distilled next time. The only thing is I need to know how breezybrew knew that it has high bicarbonate, I keep looking at the report and cant find the word bicarbonate on it..is there another word for it?
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    Harsh aftertaste

    Thanks, glad I know what it is now. I couldnt find bicarbonate in the water report, just so Ill know when looking for a new water source, where is it on the report and what is a good amount for brewing?
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    Harsh aftertaste

    I accidentally poured in a tiny bit of the stuff at the bottom of the kettle but it was a very very small amount, hardly anything. I used bottled kentwood water and this is the report http://www.water.com/files/nonbrand/waterqualityreports/Artesian_Water_Quality_Report.pdf I didnt see...
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    Harsh aftertaste

    And I didn't cool my wort fast at all..not sure if that effects bitterness
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    Harsh aftertaste

    Hey all. I bottled my Irish red from Northern brewer(extract) 3 weeks ago and there is still a sharp bitterness at the finish. I did make a couple of noob mistakes like not rehydrating my yeast and not steeping the grains properly(followed NB's instructions of steeping for 20 minutes or until...
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    Krausen fell, airlock still bubbling

    To be honest I really dont know the difference in taste since this is only my second batch. Ive just heard a lot of people say they wait 3-4 weeks, whats different about a beer that was in primary for 2 weeks as opposed to 3 or 4 weeks?
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    Krausen fell, airlock still bubbling

    Thanks for the quick replies. I did increase my temperature from 67 to 69 but that was after the first 48 hours after vigorous fermentation was over. It is getting slower and slower as days go by so hopefully its just off gassing as you said. Regardless I will wait til the 3 week mark to bottle
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    Krausen fell, airlock still bubbling

    This is my second batch, caribou slobber from NB but I used wlp002 english ale yeast. I made a starter and fermentation kicked off in 4 hours, it was very vigorous and the airlock was bubbling like crazy. After about 48 hours the bubbling slowed down. Its been about 8 days since that happened...
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    Yeast starters rock!

    Yep I've always heard how important temp controll is so I got a chest freezer with a johnson temp controller and its been working great. I have it set to 68 but it can get as low as 65 after the compressor cuts off. But I am guessing that is from the compressor having to be on longer with the...
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    Yeast starters rock!

    So I started my second batch ever yesterday, caribou slobber from northern brewer. I definitely learned from a couple small mistakes in my first batch and nailed my starting gravity at 1.052, exactly what northern brewer says on their website. My first batch I just sprinkled in some nottingham...
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    Starter wort evaporation

    Good to know! Unfortunately I wasn't able to get nutrients to add to the starter. Will this make a big difference? The yeast is white labs wlp002
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    Starter wort evaporation

    Oh haha sorry for not clarifying. yeah im waiting for it to cool so ican pitch the yeast.I typed it in a rush, should have read it again. Thanks for the help everyone
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    Starter wort evaporation

    This is my first starter and second batch of beer so I'm just hoping Im doing this right haha
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    Starter wort evaporation

    So my gravity should be lower for a starter? Ive been doing a good bit of research and everyone says between 1.030 and 1.040, even Jamil said that on the yeast starter episode of brew strong
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    Starter wort evaporation

    Thanks. Yeah I wont add water now that I know the gravity is 1.040
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    Starter wort evaporation

    I sterilized my hydrometer and tube and took a quick sample and poured it back in..it was right at 1.040. Kinda risky I guess but since i sterilized i should be fine eh?
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    Starter wort evaporation

    Just made a starter wort, 1500 ml with 150 grams of dme. I now only have 1200 ml left after evaporation, do I add 300 ml of water to the flask? Im sure the gravity is too high now
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    Defective bottle capper?

    In case you guys were wondering, it was the plates. Northern brewer sent me a replacement and it works great!
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    Wyeast 1332

    I will be bottling my Irish red from NB very soon and will be putting some caribou slobber in my fermenter next. NB recommends wyeast 1332 but Ive read that a lot of people don't like it because of the tartness. I will be brewing this beer to have enough time to condition before Christmas. I...
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    Tasted first sample

    Awesome. This is actually my first brew and I cant wait to taste the finished product. I read reviews that said to condition for four weeks as well, so I'll be sure to do that
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