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    Step mashing technique using electric HERMS

    Hello, My current Brew setup consists of 3 20gal pots with electric heaters and Herms coil. With my setup when i step mash, it takes considerable time to increase the temp of my wort between steps. I have only done rests at 122 for protein rest so far and it takes me about 45 mins to raise...
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    To pitch or not to pitch?

    Hi all, Yesterday I made a 4L yeast starter with 2 smack packs of 3068 for my Hefe I brewed today. I have had absolutely no activity in my starter. From what Ive read this yeast is very active. The packs swelled up big and my starter and yeast were both at room temp before pitching which was...
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    Need advice quick!

    I am brewing a Belgian Wheat today and I got distracted during my sparge and sparged with 5 gal more than I needed. Not sure what to do now. Should I put an extra few gallons on the BK and just boil for longer? Is it bad to boil for 3 hours plus?...I could also add DME I suppose. Whats my...
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    Mash thickness question

    So I have done 2 AG brews so far and have had a similar problem both times regarding my mash thickness. My first batch had 20lb of grain at 1.25qt/lb and my second had 16lb grain at 1.5qt/lb. I thought my mash was real thick the first brew but just went with it. My second I couldnt even cover...
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    Measuring FG noob question...

    My first batch of AG has now been kegged. I was pretty close to my target OG of 1.053 with measured OG of 1.052. I left in fermenter for 14 days. My question is on beersmith it allows you to enter gravity at the end of primary and then FG at bottling. Why would they be different? I racked...
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    Kolsch WLP029 Ale yeast fermentation Temp.

    Hey I just did my first batch of AG yesterday and I am glad to say that everything went quite well. I am now 24hrs into fermentation using German Ale Kolsch WLP029. Beersmith tells me to ferment at 67F while the yeast vile tells me 70-75F. Right now it is sitting at 66F and there is lots of...
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    Measuring PH

    Hello so I know there is lots of info on this but I have questions regarding my ph measuring equipment. First off I am new to AG brewing and am doing my first batch this Sunday. I chose to wait till today to play with my PH meter and try to figure it out. My meter is a EcoTestr PH2 with auto...
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    proper sizing of false bottom

    Hey everyone new to the forum. I have recently purchased bayou classic 82qt stock pot set for use in my brewery. I am trying to find a suitable false bottom and I have come accross 2 different websites u can buy one. My question is this. How far off the bottom should my false bottom...
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