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We have John Bull Pilsner syrup extract and 2 pounds extra light DME. The recipe calls for brewing salts, which we do not have. Can the batch go without? Or are these necessary? What do they do?

I would like to soon begin brewing a Maple Wheat Ale, as found on p. 137 of the book Clone Brews, but had a few questions about the ingredients that are to be used. Here is what is needed: 9.25 lb. M&F wheat DME (55% wheat, 45% barley malt) 1/2 lb. maple syrup 1.5 oz. Willamette @ 5% AA...

I am trying to create a custom neck band label for my bottle of brew, and I am having difficulty determining the exact shape that will make it wrap around the neck so that the top and bottom edges are straight. I imagine there is some sort of formula to do this, but I haven't been able to...

Tonight was the first time that I have cold pitched the yeast. After I poured the yeast into the 1/3 cup of cooled boiled water (as directed), I cleaned the end of a spoon with OneStep Cleanser and began stirring. Seconds later I realized that this may have been a mistake. My concern is that...

I am doing my second batch of brew. After boiling the wort, I noticed that all the hops were sort of caked to the side of the pot above the water level. My question is, is it necessary to mix these back into the wort, or can I remove the excess amounts to keep that much more out of the mix? I...