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I'm new to this and have done only 2 batches so far. In both I used liquid yeast with a starter AND a stir plate and got great fermentation activity. I'd like to know if a stir plate can be used with a starter using dry yeast? Thanks for the replies

HI: In my last 2 brews ( extract and kits ) I used a starter WITH a stir plate. When I made up the starter, I did 1 cup of DME and 2 cups of water. This ratio & amount I got online. I've ended up with very vigorous fermentations and all seems well. I just ran across a recepie for an IPA...

Hi: I read somewhere that brown sugar can be added ( I'm not referring to priming sugar ). Does this mean it can be added during the boil? And if so, at what times? Thanks for replies

Hi: I'm new to this and have a question regarding "steeping grains". I've gotten a couple of kits and they both have the grains which are to be put in a a bag and steeped for 15 - 30 minutes. They say this is supposed to impart flavor and color. I can see that this gives some color to...

I'm new to this so bear with me. I've gotten 2 kits, each from a different retailer - Midwest and More Beer. Both call for 60 min boils, but here's the thing. The Hop additions on both these kits are very late in the boil - in the last 15, 10 and 5 minutes. This being the case, does the boil...

I have a couple of questions regarding the malt extracts. I'm new to this so bear with what may be dumb questions. I've gotten 2 kits and both have the Malt additions either in the beginning of the boil or at the end, or both. My questions are: Will there be any difference in the final...

Hi all: Am new to this and got an extract kit that calls for 2 lbs or DME at the begining of the boil and 6 lbs of LME to be added in the last 15 min. of the boil. My question is why the addtion of malt so late in the boil? Also, can DME & LME be added at the same time? Thanks for the replies,