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    Do we have a definitive infections post?

    Just wondering if anyone has ever (or is willing to) put together a comprehensive infections post with various infection pictures?
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    cleaning blow off tube?

    I am wondering what are good methods to clean off the dried up gunk on the inside of a blow off tube after use?
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    Recipe units

    Im trying to calculate my efficiency but am unsure of some units. The formula I am using is Total gravity of wort/Total potential gravity of grains. What units should the volume be in? US gallons? or Imperial gallons? Also the recipes found on the forum usually state 5.5 gallons. are...
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    Issues with boil duration?

    How does increasing boil duration affect beer? I don't have my brewing process down to a science yet so sometimes at the end of my hour boil, I would have too much wort. Is it fine to just keep it boiling so more water will evaporate?
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    bottling tips using only primary

    I have just learned that it is very acceptable to use only a primary and it is not necessary to rack into a secondary for further fermentation. What I would like to fully ferment in the primary. When fermentation is complete I would rack into a different container in order to mix in priming...
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    Leaving hydrometer in secondary

    I'm told that a few consecutive gravity measurements will indicate that my beer is ready to be bottled. Does anyone have any thoughts about just dropping my hydrometer in my secondary carboy and leaving it there so that I dont have to draw samples? I believe there is enough head space at the neck.
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