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Thanks to everyone for their help.

Guys, thanks for the help. Undissolve honey makes sense for the hydrometer readings discrepancy. As far as temp, my house is air conditioned with a constant temp of 75 degrees. Having never made mead before, I still am not sure if the must can go bad. Is there a point of no return...

I attempted my first crack at brewing Mead on 7/17. I added 14 lbs honey to 5 gal water to bring OG to 1.090. I put in bucket and covered, but did not make air tight. I saw no fermentation for 1 week. On 7/24 I aerated thoroughly and added yeast nutrient. Waited 1 week and took...

I did prime the beer. I am considering using N over CO2 to get a foamier head on the stout. Any thoughts?

I have made a Guiness clone and have some of it in a 5L Keg which uses a PhilTap. I was considering getting Nitrogen cartridges to dispense, but read that using a 70/30 ration of CO2 to N is what works best. Questions: Has anyone used Nitrogen cartridges? With what results? Is it...

I do get the picture - thanks to everyone for their input. Can't wait to get this going.

Perfect. Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!

Great! I'll check it out!

I can't frement cold, which makes Kolsch very appealing to me. Thanks again.

Don't have any - what do you suggest?

Sounds good...thanks!

I have not done an all grain yet - done lots of partials. Does anybody have a simple all grain recipe I could use these grains with? Thanks for reply that 5 months is ok - wasn't sure. How long can it go?

Someone nearby has posted on craigslist that they have: 50 Lbs. of Weyermann caramalt grain 50 Lbs. of German Bohemian Pilsner grain they are looking to give away as they are no longer brewing. It is about 5 months old. Any ideas if this is a worthwhile pickup? Also, what...