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  1. Zelbinian

    Infection? (Yes I know, I know...)

    Problem is all of those old posts in the sticky thread have expired pictures so I can't see what you guys are talking about. :p My first two batches, after the krausen settled to the bottom the top was pretty clear. This batch did this. It's for a friend, so I really hope not... I'm always so...
  2. Zelbinian

    Stubborn PBW Residue

    Every time I clean out my carboys, I get this white residue left in it, probably from the PBW. The problem is, no matter how many times I rinse it out, there's always some left. And the cleaner brush doesn't seem to do diddly squat, either. What can I do? And what can I do to avoid it? More...
  3. Zelbinian

    Do I have an infection?

    Normally I only ask this question of my doctor, but I'm a little concerned about my pumpkin ale. There are some rather funky looking bubbles (and a gravity that seems to be stubbornly stuck at 1.013 - OG was 1.057) going on. Here's a picture, let me know what you think.
  4. Zelbinian

    How do you get those pre-fermentation temps Just Right?

    "How to Brew" - as well as this very informative post - indicates the correct way to re-hydrate yeast such they achieve the greatest efficiency during fermentation: toss into water that's about 105F, for about 30 minutes. However, in "How to Brew" it also says that, ideally, the temperature...
  5. Zelbinian

    Please Review My Methodology!

    Hi there! I'm a grad student, which means I'm hella nerdy about documentation and process. I've read most of the beginner stuff on this form and the entirety first section of How to Brew - most of it twice - watched dozens of random YouTube videos, and will soon watch the DVD that came with my...
  6. Zelbinian

    A Journey Begins

    I've given a lot of thought to homebrewing the past year or so and yesterday I finally pulled a the trigger on a homebrewing kit. In about a month I expect I'll have a batch of at least relatively ok tasting American Wheat beer. And you poor saps will get to hear alllll about it.
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