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I know the difference between these two ingredients as materials, but what is different about their usage in brewing? What do they each add to a recipe? Can they be interchanged?

Hi all, I was thinking about doing a Japanese-style lager for the summer, sort of in the style of Asahi Super Dry, but I realized I really don't have the proper temperature control equipment for that sort of thing. So Instead, I was going to make a Japanese-style ale. Now, I'm aware that there...

Using WLP005 (english ale) in my brown ale right now, pitched it a little high at 86F, and although I got most of the yeast out I'm not sure I really got it all. I thought for a few days that it was not fermenting at all and I had killed the yeast. Started fermenting (I believe) about 36 hours...

I stopped using Fuggles and EKG for my bitters the last two go-arounds and started using Styrian Goldings. I'm having some insane results. Significantly less fruity, tastes significantly more like an Old Ale or similar style, the difference is astounding. Has anyone else tried this?

Although people say they're pretty similar, I know that Styrian Goldings are actually Fuggles that are grown in Slovenia. Honestly I would never substitute EKG for Styrian Goldings, but I would consider subbing out Styrian Goldings for Fuggles. What do you think? Have you had any experience in...

I absolutely love biscuit malt, and use it in almost all my brews. You might think this gets a bit samey, but to be honest it always surprises me. Biscuit is a flavor that really adapts well to its surroundings, and is never an unwelcome inclusion in any ale grain bill, I've found. Most people...

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