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Nov 13 |
answered | How are 10-gallon batches commonly fermented? |
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Nov 13 |
answered | How do I make a Yeast Starter? |
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Nov 13 |
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How do I make a Yeast Starter? Stir plates are awesome and work very well. But it is definitely a pricey option. |
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Nov 13 |
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Anyone have experience doing a decoction with a pressure cooker? My memory of the technique (I've not used it, but there was a lot of discussion back in the day) is that you just take a portion of the mash and add it to the pressure cooker, not the entire kettle. And that you can use a smaller portion than in a normal decoction as it gives a more intense malt character, so you needn't do as much. Finally, it was hard to mess up. I don't have a pressure cooker, otherwise I'd just give it a shot. Thought I'd ask here to see if I should pick one up. |
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Nov 11 |
answered | What's the point of going all-grain? |
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Nov 11 |
answered | What is the minimum amount of equipment to dabble in All-Grain? |
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Nov 11 |
answered | Using yeast from a local brewery |
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Nov 11 |
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Using yeast from a local brewery I think this is a huge deal. It isn't just that you won't need to do a starter, but I think that even with a starter, many homebrewers underpitch. I know that when I've used a starter from a local brewery, I get active fermentation much quicker than when I do my own starter. |
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Nov 11 |
answered | What can I do with my spent grain after mashing? |
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Nov 10 |
answered | Hops: Buy vs. Grow |
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Nov 9 |
answered | How long should a barleywine be aged before bottling? |
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Nov 9 |
awarded | Student |
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Nov 9 |
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How long should a barleywine be aged before bottling? There are advantages/disadvantages to each. Aging in bulk will minimize the oxidation that will occur (all other things being equal) as it has less surface area. Some level of oxidation can be considered a benefit in a barleywine. So I think if you are looking at keeping a barleywine for a very long |
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Nov 9 |
asked | Any good iPhone/iPad apps for brewing? |
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Nov 9 |
asked | Anyone have experience doing a decoction with a pressure cooker? |
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Nov 9 |
asked | Has anyone had experience with first wort hopping? Did you find the results worthwhile? |
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Nov 9 |
answered | Should a starter be hopped? |
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Nov 9 |
answered | Book for beginners |
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Nov 9 |
awarded | Supporter |
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Nov 9 |
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When do I add spices to spice up a holiday brew? I've done this several times. Beyond the other points raised, it allows you to blend more accurately. You can continue to add your "potions" until you get the right balance. Most other methods make you target things at your target potency and if you overshoot, there is not much to do. Also, the vodka will sterilize (sanitize) the spices to reduce chance of infection. |
