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    American IPA Simarillo IPA

    FERMENTABLES: 12 lb - American - Pale 2-Row (92.3%) 0.75 lb - American - Caramel / Crystal 60L (5.8%) 0.25 lb - Flaked Wheat (1.9%) HOPS: 1 oz - Simcoe, Type: Pellet, AA: 12.7, Use: Boil for 60 min, IBU: 44.76 0.5 oz - Amarillo, Type: Pellet, AA: 8.6, Use: Boil for 30 min, IBU: 11.65...
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    Simcoe/Amarillo IPA recipe critique

    I really like the way that Simcoe and Amarillo work together so I want to brew an IPA that really lets them shine. This is what I came up with. Any thoughts? Method: All Grain Style: American IPA Boil Time: 60 min Batch Size: 5.5 gallons Boil Size: 7 gallons Boil Gravity: 1.048...
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    Commercial bottle bombs?!?!

    Years ago I received a jug of Carlo Rossi as a move in gift from a friend. Needless to say, it sat on the fridge for quite some time and ending up exploding in the middle of the night! Not sure if it was an infection or what. Anybody else have a similar experience with commercially distributed...
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    Sourdough beer?

    So among other things, a big hobby of mine is making bread and I especially enjoy sourdough. I have a starter that is well established and have been toying with the idea of using it to ferment a beer. Just wondering if anyone has tried this? If not, what are your thoughts about it? I look...
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    High FG. Am I good to bottle?

    I brewed an Imperial Stout a few weeks ago and the OG was 1.084. Over the past few days it seems to have stopped fermenting with a FG of 1.022. I have taken hydrometer readings for 3 days in a row. It tastes great so I wouldn't mind getting it into bottles. My question is, am I good to go or...
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    Clementines and zest to last 5 minutes of boil

    So I was brewing a wheat beer today and on a whim zested a few clementines and peeled 6 and tossed that in for the last five minutes of the boil. I just dumped everything into the primary and pitched the yeast. Didn't think much of It, but later did some research and I'm not sure if it was a...
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    Aging Imperial Stouts

    I just picked up a four pack of a limited edition Imperial Stout put out by Lakefront brewery celebrating there 25th anniversary. Is there a good reason to age a couple of these for a extended period of time? I've read about aging Imperial stouts, but have a pretty limited knowledge. If it is a...
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