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Yes. While boiling is nowhere near the maximum temp for non-stick cookware, there is just no guarantee metals in the pot (which may not be aluminum or stainless steel) aren't leeching into the wort, just as cast iron pots beneficially leech metals into soups. While it's always great to...

Yeah, I'm already planning caramelized lactose and vanilla at secondary. I may decide to add some more DME, and hop the DME with the half ounce of hops I have left.

And blow off tube installed.

I take that back, it's not gone yet, and yes, it's all the way to the top!!! Keeping it cool....

Ahhh... I like all the good news!!!! It's bubbling away. I'm not too worried about fermenter space. My Primary is a 30L Speidel - LOTS of headspace. Kräusen is up and gone.

Here's my batchly question, or in other words, how I fear I may have fouled up this batch. Working from a 5 gallon recipe, for reasons I don't want to explain, I used way too much water. I should have used 6.5, I used 7.5. I've got about 6 gallons in the fermenter instead of the 5 I...

I've upgraded a couple things already, and I've only been at it for a couple months. Heck, I just drank some of my first batch for the first time yesterday. (It was tasty!!) Realizing this need to upgrade, I'm saving some money for the 50L Braumeister. Just gonna dive right in, ya know?

I think promoting knowledge is a good policy in most circumstances. So yes, let her help create an adult beverage. Is it going to promote binge drinking in her adult life? Of course not. Personally, to me 9 years old is a good age to start really learning complex things like safety ( get...

Well don't do that. If you soak them in whisky, and don't use the whisky, you just lost all the flavor. It's like making a tincture and not using the tincture.

Generally they last a long time. One month shouldn't be a problem. Just keep it sealed or it will evaporate to a thick syrup.

Just open them very slowly. It's probably fine.

Amazon has everything.

If your gravity falls, fermentation is happening. However, if you don't notice bubbling, your fermentation vessel may not be sealed. Is it in a bucket? Check the top is on tight.

I remember those days. :tank:

I talk non-stop. The constant thoughts that are always in my head finally get a chance to be voiced. Sometimes I know it's happening, sometimes I don't. When I know, I have to try hard to stop it. When I don't know, my clue is my wife asking: "Are you drunk?", The I know I'm talking too...

I already bought some tablets, and as I understand, there is little to no downside to using them, I'll use them regardless how these two batches turn out.

I've read enough to learn most people agree with you. But I will drop in a campden tablet for the next brew.

Also. ..I love drinking Belgians, so I'm sure is like making them!!! All my beers will be bottled in belgian bottles and corked. I just like the style.

I figured there would be differing opinions. Please note however, my city water does not contain chloramine. It also tastes very good.

There are a couple home new clubs around here. Gold Country Brewers is a big one. I'm thinking about going to their next meeting on Tuesday. http://www.goldcountrybrewers.org/index.html