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    Yeast Washing - did I mess up

    I poured contents from fermentor in sterile container last week. It settled and I pitched the yeast on Thursday but no activity. Or did I? I only pitched the liquid and not the sediment. Is this the wrong thing? Is the "sediment" really the yeast
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    will Mash out help efficiency?

    When I get my ph right, I get 70% doing a double batch sparge, usng 1.5 to 1.75 quarts per lb for the mash, crushing with a JSM Malt Mill and doing a 75 min sacc rest. My AG brew day takes 4 hours by the way Anyway, I am happy with 70 % and don't want to "chase" efficiency but as a tweak am...
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    Low Efficiency and Water

    I live in Dallas and we have somewhat alkaline water. Yesterday brewed Biermunchers Centennial Blond and got 57% efficiency rather than 68-72% typical for me. Everything was same including the crush but used 2 gallons distilled water in addition to 2 gallons of tap for the mash. My idea was...
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