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    Zinc Fortified Yeast

    Yah the only thing though is the recipe also has a separate call out for Yeast Nutrient though, so not sure.
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    Zinc Fortified Yeast

    Hi all. So I am making another batch of Mead and this recipe in my Charlie Papazian book calls for using Zinc Fortified Yeast. I am having a hard time finding this anywhere and tried to search on forums as well with not a lot of luck. Any info is appreciated on what this is or if it...
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    I just poured a beer down the sink after one drink.

    I think it is a fine oatmeal stout. Nothing spectacular but definitely drinkable and quite clean. Not sure why you would pour this down the drain personally, maybe the bottle was bad.
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    Starter or no starter

    Exactly, hehe.
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    Going crazy trying to solder copper tubing

    YouTube - Easy Copper Soldering
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    Glass Carboy vs Better Bottle vs Bucket

    I'm with you, also have some glass, but don't see the point of getting more glass after using the better bottles.
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    google maps of your local LHBS

    Southern Brewing & Winemaking Supply Google Map Welcome to Southern Brewing Very nice place. Great selection of grains, and they have homebrews on tap to sample.
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    Chilling with ice bombs

    Well makes sense, since cold water is more dense than hot water and sinks to the bottom of the pot.
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    Chilling with ice bombs

    Definitely the faster the flow rate the quicker it will cool.
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    Potential yeast problem?

    hehe, yah well I did add a Malta to the water first which was probably about 70 degrees which was 2/3 the volume of the boiling water, so I'm guessing the temp was maybe around 120 degrees maybe or less after the pouring and mixing. Is that hot enough to kill the yeast? Edit: I am getting...
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    Potential yeast problem?

    Well I planned to brew later this week, so I wanted to start a yeast starter today. I got all the stuff out, and I boiled the water for the starter (1.5 cups), and poured it into my flask. I forgot to let the water cool, and probably added the yeast about 2-3 minutes or so after I poured the...
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    Bottling from Primary

    OK thanks all, I guess I just assumed when most said they only use a primary for fermenting, I was thinking they also meant they bottle straight from the primary. Also, bigjohnmilford, I am not bottling it yet, moving it a secondary first for a few weeks to clear up my buckets to start a...
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    Bottling from Primary

    Hi all, new to brewing and have my first APA in my primary hopville . "First APA" American Pale Ale Recipe This friday will be the week mark. I am personally gonna move to secondary this friday to clear up for a new batch. Just a few questions to clear things up from the experienced...
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