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if im using califonia common yeast in my pilsner fermenting it at 65 degrees do i still ferment as long as the pilsne kit says or treat it like an ale? ty guys happy brewing :mug::mug:

is it ok to add more yeast to the fermenter 3 days or so after i set it to ferment. its a cezch pils and i think i under pitched............should i make a starter or just pitch another 100 bill. cells smack pack? thanx guys

ok so i made a 5 gal. batch of cezch pils and i used wyeast cezch pils 100 billion cells i smacked the pack 3 hrs before brewing and by the time i was ready to pitch i had still not inflated at all. i called the company and they said that didnt mean it wasnt active, so i cooled the wort down to...

so i live in an area where warm temps and would like to make an Oktoberfest style beer i was told that i could use an ale yeast and it would taste pretty good, obviously not as well. i plan on using an extract and specialty grain kit with a liquid german ale yeast is this gonna be ok

The recipe reads as follows: Specialty grains: 1 lbs Weyermann Fermentables:2 lbs pilsen dry malt extrack (boil for 60 min) and 6 lbs amber LME (boil for 15 min) times r T-minus Boil additions: 1 oz. german hallertau (boil 60 min) Yeast: i went with a Saflager w-34/70 11.5g pitched at 60...

The recipe reads as follows: Specialty grains: 1 lbs Weyermann Fermentables:2 lbs pilsen dry malt extrack (boil for 60 min) and 6 lbs amber LME (boil for 15 min) times r T-minus Boil additions: 1 oz. german hallertau (boil 60 min) Yeast: i went with a Saflager w-34/70 11.5g pitched at 60...

The recipe reads as follows: Specialty grains: 1 lbs Weyermann Fermentables:2 lbs pilsen dry malt extrack (boil for 60 min) and 6 lbs amber LME (boil for 15 min) times r T-minus Boil additions: 1 oz. german hallertau (boil 60 min) Yeast: i went with a Saflager w-34/70 11.5g Priming...

Ok here is my problem. i just got an extract/specialty grain oktoberfest brew kit from northern brewer it contains liquid malt extract and dry malt extract specialty grains hops and yeast with some dextrose tabs for carbonating, and if you got a kit from them you know they always send a general...

i need help coming up with a good first all grain batch i have only 2 row 10lb bags of grain a small veriaty of specialty grains cascade goldings willamette and saaz hops and about 3 diff brands of dry yeast and 1 brand of wet yeast can someone help develop a good receipe with these ingrediants...

when priming it says to boil the sugar till fully dissolved. what i need to know is i have 6 gallons of beer how much sugar do i use and how much water do i boil it in the book olny talks about 5 gallon batches any replies are welcome even u revvy ur tough but u know what ur talkin about

ok so i bought a czech pilsner and brewed it to spec ( or so i thought ) it makes 2 gal. of beer and i acidently brewed 5 gal. so i have 3 too many gal of water is there something i can do to savage this batch add anything or is it ruined- hyrometer reading is 1.010

i am going to take a hydrometer reading on day 2 or day 3 of fermentation i was considering adding a yeast neutrient because the brew only bubbled in the fermenter for about 35 hrs. is that a mistake

i brewed a czech pilsner on the 31st. the receipe said to boil 2 gal. then remove from heat and add the lme and if i didnt have to add any hops or anything then i didnt have to boil any further should i have boiled the wort a little longer the fermentor is only bubbling every 25 to 30 sec...

It's an all extract Czech pisner was kinda worried but just followed the directions (with a few minor tweeks- new yeast and a yeast nuetrient in place of the packaged crap) and now she's in the ferrmenter. now the wait.......it's like watchin eggs hatch happy new year and happy brewing

while reading the crash couse in brewing section (under serving your beer) in john palmers book "how to brew" he talks about pouring your beer in a manor so as to prevent the yeast that had settled to the bottom from getting into your glass, which brought me to a question; can you bottle the...

hello everyone im working on getting the rest of my equipment to start my first batch in the mean time im reading how to brew by john palmer. i havent yet brewed a beer but im am triing get all the knowlege i need to make a good batch the first time. im here to learn meet brewers and share...