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So here's the deal: I find myself with one extra package of cascade hop pellets, and I'm considering the following two options: 1) Combine with 1 oz Chinook to dry hop my Chinook IPA kit from NB (other additions were 1 oz @60 mins, 1 oz @10 mins, and 1 oz @1 min - all Chinook) 2) Combine with 2...

Hi everyone. I'm brewing a 1.086 gravity beer this weekend. The Mr. Malty calculator says that I need to pitch 3 packs of yeast if I don't have a starter. Alternatively, it indicates that 4.63 liters of start would be required. Is that right? Seems like a massive amount of starter to me...

I'm brewing a high gravity (1.085) beer this weekend and will need to double pitch the yeast. Trouble is, I only have one pack of Wyeast 1056 American Ale and none of the local brewing supply stores carry Wyeast. My question to the board is this: can I pitch Wyeast 1056 American Ale and...

I have read that double pitching (even triple pitching) is necessary for high gravity beers. Alternatively, I know you can also make a starter (not an option for me b/c I travel during the week and brew on weekends). Can someone please explain to me why this is necessary? Shouldn't the...