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I had some issues during the mash (had trouble getting the temp right) and my efficiency was pretty bad. Original gravity was supposed to be 1.063 and came out at around 1.053. Is it OK to use a 1/2 gallon or so of water boiled with Dextrose or DME to give it a sugar boost? I have 1lb of...

While storing my StarSan the container opened and spilled into the bottom of a bucket in my garage. It sat there and gathered some random things like dust and fuzz. I'm brewing today and this is the last of my sanitizer, I only need a 1/2 teaspoon or so to make a gallon but I'm wondering if...

Most partial mash or extract recipes I find advise to do a boil with only 2 or 3 gallons of water and top it off at the end with cool water to make 5 gallons. However, they don't necessarily say to boil or take any steps to sterilize this water. From a contamination/infection standpoint, is it...

I made a partial mash amber ale a few months back (intended to be like a Fat Tire) and it's taken on an off, fairly intense apple cider type flavor. I've gotten hints of this flavor in other beers I've brewed but this one in particular. What might cause this flavor? I've heard if the...