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the probe on the end of my temp controller looks like a thermocouple. If i were to keep my controller in my freezer will it give erroneous readings because all parts of the circuit are at the same temp? Or will it be fine. I'm just worried to test it because i dont want to freeze my beer solid...

I brewed BM's cream of 3 crops recipe and decided to add bentonite to help it clear. It tasted normal until after i added the bentonite and even now a month later i can still taste a earthy dirt flavour in my beer. I've used bentonite before and the flavour only appeared after i added the...

You could try slowly acclimating a monster yeast starter to the alcohol content by having the quad slowly added in over time to the yeast so that they have a chance to maintain their cell membranes against the alcohol. Makes sure to use a decent amount of nutrient and have a large starter...

I've noticed a lot more ESBs coming around my area as well as ordinary bitters which is really exciting as we've got a pretty poor selection where I live until recently. In fact my next brew is going to be an ordinary bitter for the spring/summer months.

Yeah that's one of the main benefits. Just having it rest also helps clean up the beer quite a bit more. I've taken a brew from primary to keg in as little as 5 days from start to finish (monster yeast starter and OG 1.044.) It definitely tasted better after it had a while to calm down and have...