Questions tagged [procedure]
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The "correct" step to add cinnamon and vanilla?
I want to experiment a bit by adding spices - I'm thinking cinnamon and vanilla - to my beer, but wonder at which step is considered the best time to add it. Personal experience is very welcome.
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Will scaling a recipe from 5 gallons to 1 gallon introduce significant differences?
Will scaling a recipe down to 1 gallon (i.e.: dividing the amount of each ingredient by 5) produce a pretty close approximation of the results of a full 5 gallon batch? Are there any additional ...
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When do I add spices to spice up a holiday brew?
I just brewed my first oatmeal stout (the Brewer's Best kit), and decided I'd try to add a little "holiday" flair. At my local brewing supply store, I found a recipe for a holiday ale, so I followed ...
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How can I prime for bottle conditioning without oxidizing the beer?
I'm probably being too paranoid here, but what's the best way to make sure the priming sugar (I tend to use corn sugar boiled in a few cups of water for 5 minutes and then cooled) is thoroughly mixed ...
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How essential is a starter for brewing with Lactobacillus?
I'm going to be tackling this recipe for my first attempt at a kettle sour.
In the notes, it goes over procedures to make a starter. Researching I've come across sources that say you should have a ...
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