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    How many gallons of homebrew in 2016?

    16786 + 10 gallons house amber = 16796
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    American Wheat by NB - Should I make some changes?

    I have nothing against a raspberry wheat, but I wouldn't put raspberries in that one. It's got a fair amount of citrus in it (I like that recipe a lot) and I honestly feel it would not be complimented by the raspberry - just my opinion.
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    Next brew next week end

    Oak in the brown, cherries in a pie.
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    When do you remove your hop bag from kettle

    I've just tossed em in, used a bag, let the bag drip, you name it. I've done it multiple ways with the same beer and not noticed much difference any way.
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    Can you electrocute yeast

    I'm no expert, but I do remember reading something quite a while ago about electrocuting yeast in some sort of cancer research. As i recall, the basic answer is yes it is possible. Probable?? I don't know. Id kill the heater and repitch if fermentation hasn't started.
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    Another beer put down to frement another low OG

    Don't be afraid to try all grain. Its not that many more steps than what you are doing already tbh. If I had it to do all over again I would go from extract to brew in a bag. Read up on biab and you'll see.
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    Upgraded my equipment/Worried about the cold

    One of my buckets doesn't seal. The lid seems to snap on, but I NEVER get activity in the air lock. Forget air lock activity. Use a hydrometer. If it has krausen, it IS fermenting. The stuck fermentation you are describing was likely not stuck at all but simply slowing down as it should. Warming...
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    I have an extra can of LME - what should I do?

    You didn't say how big the cans are, but I would just save it and use it in the next brew or save it for starters.
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    Going all grain

    Pretty much. To preheat, i just put my strike water in hotter than strike temperature and let it sit for a while. When it comes down to the temperature I want, I dump in my grain. Just a thought for ya
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    Question / Help on a cream ale

    To start putting together your own recipes, I recommend you start by trying to brew some styles and stay true to them. I also recommend getting the book "brewing Classic styles". Try a few basic recipes to get a feel for what you like. Brewing outside of style is fine, but running into the woods...
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    shipping in winter

    I place orders on the weekends so it ships in the first part of the week. That way it's not sitting around in some unheated facility through the weekend. I also leave a note for the ups guy to put the package inside my door so its not sitting outside. If it's-30 or so, I'll wait for it to warm...
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    Infection?

    A better picture of the area on the left would be nice, but in this pic it looks like it has some green fuzzy stuff - that's not normal.
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    How many gallons of homebrew in 2014?

    It was a good day. Got a limit of pheasants and brewed up a Maibock - 41688 + 6gals = 41694
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    Coming in from the Cold - 6 Tips for Better Cold Weather Brewing

    I'm in North Dakota and I'm getting ready to brew later today. Normally I do it all outside. In the winter I'm forced to do everything inside except the boil. Cold weather doesn't keep me from getting a good boil, but wind can be a pain.
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    Using DME instead of LME

    To get around this (I've had the same problem), I "pre-dissolve" my late extract additions in water. I typically do my late additions at flameout and add the water quantity in brewsmith as top off water so the IBU's are calculated correctly. As an added bonus, this speeds cooling too.
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    Concerned about FG

    It's not unusual for extract brews to stop around 1.020. There are lots of threads about it on here. You'll have to read them and decide for yourself why that is. I'd let it ride a bit longer and as long as it's stable, call it done. You're really not that far from your intended target and it...
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    Grains Prices

    http://bismarcktribune.com/business/local/from-bumper-to-bummer-barley-wheat-harvests-delayed/article_72afbea6-3ab2-11e4-b7b6-b7a32585a6bc.html Just thought I'd throw this out there for people to consider. You may want to stock up on some grains or at least understand what is happening if...
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    Brew Day Traditions

    It's always noon somewhere :mug: I almost always have something in the smoker when I'm brewing.
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    Second Brew Going Better

    When I started brewing, I made a plan in MS Word and recorded things in the same document. Here is one that I copied and pasted: (beware of the wall of text) Steep Grains (1.6oz Black Patent Malt, 7oz crystal 60, 14oz crystal 10) in 2.5 Gals water @ 155 Degrees for 30 mins Add 2 Gallons water...
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    Boil Kettle size help

    I used a turkey frier for a while. You CAN do a 5 gallon batch with it. It worked ok but you need to watch it like a hawk and keep your hand on the gas valve. You're so close to a boilover. It was not an enjoyable experience. My advice - buy bigger and that way you buy once.
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