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EPIC BREWING COMPANY IMPERIAL RED ALE This is the receipt I've been using. I've been told that the water temperature is too high? Does anyone see any problems? 4 Kg. Maris Otter 2 –row pale malt 2 Kg. American Ale Briess USA 500 grams Crystal Malt 500 grams Dunkel No. 3 400 grams Gladfield...

Can I used a yeast starter (DME) on dried yeast?

I was thinking of doubling up on the yeast next time and using two packets of dried yeast.

I’ve never checked my gravity after boil. I’ve only checked my pre-boil which is 1.060

I’m using 4kg maris otter, 2kg American briss, 1/2kg crystal malt, 1/2kg dunkel, 1/2 kg gladfields shepherds delight. My water temperature is 78 degrees which goes down to 72 degrees while the mash is resting for an hour.

A hydrometer which I’ve tested and reads ok. I’m using kegs (not bottling). I’m also using nitrogen mix instead of CO2 to serve the beer.

I’m new to brewing. I can’t get my beer down to 1010. This is my 5th batch and I can only achieve 1025. My pre-boil reading is 1060. I’ve used a yeast starter and a stirring machine. I’m using about 7.5 kg of grain for a 20 litre batch. I’ve used both liquid and dried yeast with the same...