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Hopback filter mesh size (microns)
I am building a Hopback (sort of DIY). Found this on the interwebz:
Wondering if 40 micron (approx. 350 mesh) which comes with this filter is not too fine of a filter for a hopback?
Or should I use ...
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Yeast appears active after 14d but, could it be done? (WLP077)
NE style pale ale, OG 11.5P (1046), hit FG around day 7, 3.1P (1012) for 75% attenuation, which is the low end of the strain.
First time fermenting under pressure, kept at around 0.6bar as of day 3, ...
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Starting out with brooklyn brew shop starting kit
So I recently purchased a home brew kit from Brooklynbrewshop.com and I have a question on the mashing process defined in the instructions. So it says that I am to place the malt into a pot of 170 ...
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Looking at brewing smoothie sours - is there a pasteurization process and are cans a must for them?
I am thinking about venturing into smoothie sours, but after doing a bit of reading it seems that keeping them shelf stable is a challenge. It also seems that canning is one of the only ways to ...
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Making turbo cider with pressé
I've made a turbo cider with 3L apple juice from concentrate, 500ml of elderflower cordial and 750ml elderflower pressé. None contained preservatives.
I used the cider yeast as instructed on the ...
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Will Rhizopus Oligosporus Mold Die When Frozen? [closed]
Will Rhizopus Oligosporus Mold Die When Frozen?
I'm looking to start a Tempeh business. I know that Gunther Pfaff (Betsy's Tempeh) used to pasteurize their tempeh at 180ºF to kill the Rhizopus ...
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Fermenting Mangrove Jacks M54 at lower temperatures?
How does Mangrove Jacks M54 Californian Lager yeast behave in lower than recommended (18-20°C) temperatures?
The fermentation temperature is around 16-20°C. I've read everywhere that fermenting at ...
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Making wine with fruits?
What differences should i expect when making wine with fresh mushed fruits and water instead of juice?
I have only tried making wine with juice before.
Will i need to filter it when racking?
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Organic malt sources
Aside from Northern Brewer, where on line can I find organic malt? I can usually get organic base malt at my LHBS, but sources for crystal and other malts seem to have largely dried up.
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Barb adapter with EVA Barrier Hose
I recently purchased EVA Barrier Beer Line and DuoTight disconnects.
But the problem arises when I am trying to do the closed transfer from my fermenter as it's tap is not compatible with the EVA ...
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Decoction Weyermann Bohemian Pilsner vs Malte Pilsen Floor Bohemian
Im making a recipe to brew a czech lager,
im planning to do a triple decction mash, but i see many opinions about them.
It does not work as a decoction in Bohemian Pilsner because it is much modified. ...
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Regulating Temperature of Cider Fermentation
I started a batch of Vimto turbo cider yesterday (22/01/23). It's currently very cold in the UK and I'm concerned the low temperature will negatively impact the brew. I've got the fermentation bin on ...
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Method to measure specific gravity above refractometer range?
I purchased this refractometer for use in brewing hard cider. The recipe I'm using involves adding sugar and then boiling down the juice by about 1/3. After reducing the liquid, the specific gravity ...
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Under fermentation
I recently tried fermenting pure apple juice. I didn't add sugar to reach my goal for ABV. I took enough juice out to use to make a starter, but my yeast was weak. It was close to expiration, so I ...
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Fermenting in a keg - should I bother transferring after fermentation?
So recently I've been getting into fermenting in kegs and if I'm not going to dry hop (I would want to transfer away from the dry hopped hops to avoid grassy flavours), should I bother transferring ...
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