| Subject | Date Asked |
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| beer | 11/19/2009 |
Q: describe a quality of beer that is beneficial to beer?
A: I'm not sure if I understand your question,as written.My take is you are wanting to know what in the ...
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| cider kit | 9/30/2009 |
Q: Do you use the same procedure to brew the cider kit as to brew the lager kits hope you can help me ...
A: You can bottle 1/2& barrel 1/2;however,if doing so,you would leave a big headspace in the barrel.All ...
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| cider kit | 9/29/2009 |
Q: Do you use the same procedure to brew the cider kit as to brew the lager kits hope you can help me ...
A: You can use the same equipment,both for cider and beer,but once you have used it for 1 or the ...
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| Hops | 9/11/2009 |
Q: I live in the northern central part of Saskatchewan and have a hops plant growing in my yard. I ...
A: I can't make a complete judgement,from that picture.The cone is not fully finished growing.I would ...
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| Bad Batches! | 7/11/2009 |
Q: I am an extract brewer that has made @ 10 batches. My first 6 batches turned out great! I am in a ...
A: Let me ask the following: Have the last batches,during fermentation been active:I.E.having ...
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| EXPIRATION OF BEERS | 5/12/2009 |
Q: Do beers really expire? All beers though bottled or canned will have expiration dates printed on the ...
A: On the bottle of Corona if it specifically,stated it was the production date,or as Budweiser ...
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| EXPIRATION OF BEERS | 5/11/2009 |
Q: Do beers really expire? All beers though bottled or canned will have expiration dates printed on the ...
A: Beer is subject to taste and aroma decline,after packaging.It's a normal aging process.Brewers put ...
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| fermentation stoped... | 4/26/2009 |
Q: This is my second brew... this time I've chosen a beer kit named "brewferm", type: "Ambiorix". I ...
A: That's excellent,carry on with your process,the S.G.is where it should be.CO2 bubbles trap ...
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| fermentation stoped... | 4/24/2009 |
Q: This is my second brew... this time I've chosen a beer kit named "brewferm", type: "Ambiorix". I ...
A: 25 C is a high temp,for adding the yeast.Most likely,the real active fermentation has taken place ...
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| alcohol in beer | 4/20/2009 |
Q: Can you tell me how much alcohol is in beer? Thanks
A: the following website has a chart of alcohol content of beer and ale.The alcohol is reported by ...
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| specific gravity | 4/17/2009 |
Q: Could you pls show me how to convert SG(20/20) to SG(20/4)? Thanks a lot.
A: What you need is a temperature correction chart,or calculator. This site has an excellent ...
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| Foam | 4/3/2009 |
Q: This is my first time brewing beer.I got a eco kit with all the equipment.I'm brewing a cooper ...
A: 27C was high.I would have not gone above 16C,for a lager.Yeast vitality and a too rapid fermenation ...
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| beer odor | 3/22/2009 |
Q: I live in a house that has been divided into 3 apartments. The tennant and landlord of the basement ...
A: The skunk like odor could be that of aroma hops.Essential oils are produced from aroma hops,during ...
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| Banana taste/smell.... | 3/9/2009 |
Q: I haven't been brewing too long, but I've probably done about 6 batches of beer. I just bottled a ...
A: No it's not an infection.It's a fruity character(esters) found in some ales.the banana aroma/flavor ...
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| low sugar yield | 3/7/2009 |
Q: I have been brewing for over 20 years. I recently bought a new 50 lb bag of 2 row pale malt. I ...
A: There are a number of possibilites,beginning with the malt,itself,here are a few of them 1--was the ...
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| Home Brew from grains | 2/19/2009 |
Q: I have been brewing brewing ale for some years and gradually refined my brewing process by reading ...
A: Gypsum is fine.You can also use Epsom Salt,and calcium chloride,or a combination. Keep any addition ...
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| Home Brew from grains | 2/19/2009 |
Q: I have been brewing brewing ale for some years and gradually refined my brewing process by reading ...
A: It may be Astringency,which is sometime confused with bitterness,or sharp after taste. 1-It could ...
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| fermentation again!? | 2/18/2009 |
Q: I was ready to bottle my Canadian Lager home brew just yesterday when I noticed that it started ...
A: If it was on the top end of the range,I would let it go another day.It may have been the ...
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| hydrometer readings in beer making | 2/10/2009 |
Q: I have a basic hydrometer. The beer I am able to brew at this time is 2 gallons each brewing. I ...
A: During the production of malt extract,the concentration of the wort produces meanoidins,a color ...
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| yeast activation | 2/10/2009 |
Q: my boyfriend and i make beer alot and we are curious....why are you supposed to oxygenate the wort ...
A: oxygen is vital to yeast at start of fermentation.It promotes the start of growth and reproduction ...
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| hydrometer readings in beer making | 2/4/2009 |
Q: I have a basic hydrometer. The beer I am able to brew at this time is 2 gallons each brewing. I ...
A: First thing you need to know,is that the beginning and ending S.G.has already been determined by the ...
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| O.G. Reading | 1/26/2009 |
Q: I had a quick question on an O.G. Reading that I had after brewing my beer. The beer I am making is ...
A: There will be no fermentation problem.The alcohol content will be lower. Did you boil the wort long ...
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| Dry Hopping with Pellet Hops | 1/21/2009 |
Q: I'm getting ready to rack my brew into the secondary fermentor and am planning on dry hopping. I've ...
A: 5 days in fermentation was a little too soon to go to secondary,and the fermentation was still too ...
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| Dry Hopping with Pellet Hops | 1/15/2009 |
Q: I'm getting ready to rack my brew into the secondary fermentor and am planning on dry hopping. I've ...
A: 1 oz.of hop pellets is ok.Some use up to two oz's/5 gallon,depending on hopping amount and types ...
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| Dry Hopping with Pellet Hops | 1/8/2009 |
Q: I'm getting ready to rack my brew into the secondary fermentor and am planning on dry hopping. I've ...
A: My preference is for hop pellets,and added directly to the secondary(no Bag)the pellets sink right ...
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| CO2, etc. | 1/7/2009 |
Q: hope you had a nice holiday. I just had the best beer of my life -- the first bottle of my last ...
A: Probably at any home brew store,a CO2 cartridge,and a dispenser.Years ago you could buy at retail ...
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| sugar to yeast ratio | 1/7/2009 |
Q: I'm new to homebrewing and was wondering what a good sugar to yeast ratio is for a 5 gallon batch? ...
A: Joe Please provide me with more info:before I can be specific are you referring to priming? are ...
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| CO2, etc. | 1/6/2009 |
Q: hope you had a nice holiday. I just had the best beer of my life -- the first bottle of my last ...
A: I enjoyed my holidays also.I indulged in import beers,during this time.It had been awhile,since I ...
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| secondary fermenting | 12/26/2008 |
Q: I have a plastic container without a spigot and am considering using a glass carboy for secondary ...
A: Yes it is.Siphon the beer slowly,quiet(no splashing)Place the siphon hose at the bottom of the ...
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| post carbonating wine and bottling containers | 12/10/2008 |
Q: I'm working on buying all of the equipment needed to post carbonate wine and water. I'd like to ...
A: Beer carbonation averages around 2.60 CO2/volume.At 10PSI & 33 -34 F,you would be in that average.At ...
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| finings | 12/9/2008 |
Q: is there a alternative you can use instead of beer finings to clearer beer.can you use gelatin and ...
A: Ian Actually gelatins are beer finings Liquid Gelatin: 15ml/23 liters(approx 1/2oz./approx ...
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| spoilage | 12/5/2008 |
Q: I'm a first timer and with out knowing better (lack of reading the instructions completely) opened ...
A: No you haven't ruined the batch,but did increase the chance for oxidation to take place(air getting ...
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| various | 11/24/2008 |
Q: I have a question, but I really just want to thank you for past information. The most notable is the ...
A: I believe the head room i was referring to was in connection with transferring beer to secondary ...
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| various | 11/23/2008 |
Q: I have a question, but I really just want to thank you for past information. The most notable is the ...
A: Glad to hear that the hose was the problem.It can be very frustrating,and time consuming tracking ...
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| Bigger batches | 10/19/2008 |
Q: I have been a homebrewer for a couple of years and a 5 gallon batch is just not enough. Between my ...
A: Before answering yourwhat equipment and size do you have now,include -Bottling set up -heating ...
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| acidic taste | 8/14/2008 |
Q: I have been attempting to be consistent at brewing with kits. I have not been very happy with ...
A: A sour vinegary could indicate an Aceto Bacteria infection.The term would be acetic.The ethanol ...
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| fermentation/secondary fermentation | 8/11/2008 |
Q: should I be adding a priming ingredient to the secondary fermentation? This is my first batch ever, ...
A: Listed below are things you should not have done: 1--pitching yeast for 5 gallons,in a 2&1/2 ...
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| acidic taste | 8/7/2008 |
Q: I have been attempting to be consistent at brewing with kits. I have not been very happy with ...
A: Your problem is most likely from a bacterial infection in your wort.Also possible during your ...
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| Honey | 8/2/2008 |
Q: Where would suggest to use honey and what quantity would you go for. I've read on a few of the ...
A: Honey can be used,at wort boiling,or at fermentation,depending on taste you are looking for.Honey ...
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| Air pick up | 7/4/2008 |
Q: I've been reading many of your responses to questions in order to learn more about this great hobby. ...
A: if you don't have a bottling bucket,open the fermenter and gently pour the priming solution into ...
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| Air pick up | 7/4/2008 |
Q: I've been reading many of your responses to questions in order to learn more about this great hobby. ...
A: It is not bad to allow the beer to foam up when bottling.You want just enough foaming to slightly ...
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| Removal of Crausen | 6/27/2008 |
Q: it's only me again :) Tell me, some people say it is a good idea to remove the crausen created ...
A: the initial kraeusen is removed by this method.It gives the best safeguard against air pick ...
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| Removal of Crausen | 6/27/2008 |
Q: it's only me again :) Tell me, some people say it is a good idea to remove the crausen created ...
A: The only part of the foaming process,that you may want to get rid of is that foam that is formed ...
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| Boiling wort | 6/26/2008 |
Q: with extract brewing, you stated that boiling the wort is beneficial for many reasons. What is the ...
A: 60 mins is norm.There is no difference between Lager and Ale boiling time.Boiling the wort will ...
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| Boiling Wort | 6/23/2008 |
Q: G'day, I'm fairly new at making home brew beer and I'm trying to learn as much as possible to ...
A: Boiling of wort is very benefical.It sterilizes the wort,denatures the enzymes that were active in ...
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| You asked me to list a few Brands of Beer | 6/20/2008 |
Q: You asked me to list a few Brands of Beer so that you may better understand the 'taste' I'm looking ...
A: Basically all of the above brews have these taste characteristics in common: fresh fruity aroma ...
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| Sulphurous Taste in Beer | 6/19/2008 |
Q: John, I'm an extract home brewer and I'm looking to achieve the Sulphurous Taste that you find in ...
A: Again water conditioning is done during the mashing process,to make best use of enzymatic ...
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| Sulphurous Taste in Beer | 6/19/2008 |
Q: John, I'm an extract home brewer and I'm looking to achieve the Sulphurous Taste that you find in ...
A: I'm still not really sure what that is that you are trying to describe.Carbonation could give you ...
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| Sulphurous Taste in Beer | 6/19/2008 |
Q: John, I'm an extract home brewer and I'm looking to achieve the Sulphurous Taste that you find in ...
A: I think what you may be describing as a sulphur taste in commercial beer,is not actually that ...
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| PH in water | 6/19/2008 |
Q: the local water supply in our district has a PH of 8 to 8.5 and I was thinking of lowering it to ...
A: Definitely not,never under any circumstance.Brewing water treatment is done with brewing salts,such ...
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| Reusing yeast | 6/18/2008 |
Q: may I reuse the yeast at the bottom of the fermentation container, for another batch, immediately ...
A: Yes you can right after fermentation. transfer the yeast slurry to a clean container,add cold ...
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| Beer storage/maturing | 6/17/2008 |
Q: John, a while back someone asked you about beer/ale storage and you replied "flavor,taste,and aroma ...
A: Yes that is a normal aging process,for packaged beer.It also applies to beer that is being ...
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| Can brewing | 6/17/2008 |
Q: I'm a can brewer wanting to get the very best from this simple method. Would you kindly itemize the ...
A: I'm not sure what you mean by "can brewer"can you elaborate? Brewing 1-good ...
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| Beer quality | 6/17/2008 |
Q: Is it possible to make a Good Commercial quality beer using a can only ? Commercial beers ...
A: That is false,no chemical additive is added to brewing process,just for taste,nor at any area of the ...
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| Kegerator | 5/28/2008 |
Q: Are you able to answer a question about a kegerator and the Co2 tank? ANSWER: yes.What is your ...
A: First check for valve and fitting leaks.Use soapy water,on the valve and fittings,with the CO2 on.I ...
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| Shelf Life of Miller Lite Beer | 5/24/2008 |
Q: What is the shelf life of Miller Lite Beer? I'm asking this question because we have three cases ...
A: normal shelf life for Miller Lite,or other light beers is normally 6 months,from packaging ...
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| barley | 5/22/2008 |
Q: hy, first off: as i understand it, malted barley contains sugars that have been converted from ...
A: Let me say first:Malted barley does not contain sugar converted from starch.Malt contains ...
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| finishing process of beer | 5/6/2008 |
Q: I was wondering what exactly the finishing process of beer is and if it requires special equipment ...
A: The finishing process is essentially as follows: 1---maturation of beer after fermentation ...
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| using a dishwasher to clean bottles | 4/21/2008 |
Q: I have some old dirty bottles that I found in the garage and I soaked them overnight in a bleach ...
A: Here is what you should do:cleaning 1---fill the old bottles with straight bleach,and allow to sit ...
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| Cooling the Wort | 4/21/2008 |
Q: When I was cooling the wort in a sink of cool water I did not put a lid on my pot. It took about an ...
A: Taste,unless you are equipped with a lab to do wort plating,and incubation.Just prior to ...
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| Beer won't ferment (...yet...) | 4/15/2008 |
Q: All grain brewing for 15 years. Moved and water here is very hard (8.5ph). Used acid-blend to ...
A: What was your mash Ph?How was the malt modification? What temp did you hold your wort ,after ...
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| Fermentation Questions | 4/9/2008 |
Q: this is my first try at brewing my own beer so i most likely messed up already. I am using a Beer ...
A: Take your sample,right after you fill your fermenter,then put the airlock on.Since you have no ...
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| Fermentation Questions | 4/9/2008 |
Q: this is my first try at brewing my own beer so i most likely messed up already. I am using a Beer ...
A: By your description,of the fermentation process thus far,i would say that you had a good ...
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| fermentation not starting. | 3/2/2008 |
Q: (says it is lager yeast) The wort was about 75 when i pitched the yeast after a good 5 min ...
A: 1st-75 degrees was too warm to pitch a Lager yeast,60 or less 2nd-55 degree was too cold to let the ...
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| New batch | 1/28/2008 |
Q: It has been over 36 hrs and no bubbles have appeared. The temp reads 60 deg because my wife wont ...
A: You did well,that was a good fermentation.The fermentation is finished,and the gravity looks ...
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| fermintation problem | 1/9/2008 |
Q: It has been over 36 hrs and no bubbles have appeared. The temp reads 60 deg because my wife wont ...
A: there are several causes for a fermentation not to start. I would say the number 1 cause here was ...
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| very amateur brewer | 1/1/2008 |
Q: I bought a Mr. Beer kit on the recommendation of a friend. My original plan was to get good cheap ...
A: read the following websites,then if any questions,I will be glad to help you.The info provided by ...
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| fermentation | 12/21/2007 |
Q: How do you know if you got a bacteria infection. My pale ale started to ferment.After 1 day stoped.I ...
A: By taste,sour or buttery tasting.By your description,it appears your problem was a big temperature ...
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| {new} CLASSIC 1960's SCHLITZ BEER | 12/20/2007 |
Q: WHERE CAN I PURCHASE THE ABOVE SCHLITZ BEER IN MINNEAPOLIS?
A: Here are Schlitz Distributors for Mn.Call one of them,near you,and they can tell you what retailer ...
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| scope | 11/23/2007 |
Q: it's me. You mentioned the use of a microscope to determine bacterial colonization in my siphon ...
A: Rinse the bag,after use,then clean in the washing machine,followed by soaking in a sanitizing ...
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| scope | 11/22/2007 |
Q: it's me. You mentioned the use of a microscope to determine bacterial colonization in my siphon ...
A: I will put together a list tomorrow,for you to look at in the scope.I'm too full of turkey now.Here ...
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| Upping alcohol content | 11/17/2007 |
Q: I am a beginning home brewer and on our last batch we made an Irish Stout from a kit. After we ...
A: No,not without ruining the taste.The next time,a boil over occurs,evaporate more of the wort,to ...
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| sanitation | 11/9/2007 |
Q: John, I use Star-san on my equipment and rubbing alcohol to swab the decks and even pass spoons over ...
A: no that hose must be replaced.There are brushes available that can be used to clean the inside ...
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| sanitation | 11/7/2007 |
Q: John, I use Star-san on my equipment and rubbing alcohol to swab the decks and even pass spoons over ...
A: your kraut activity won't cause the problem you have.Definitely throw out that siphon hose.If you ...
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| hops | 11/5/2007 |
Q: it's me again. What could happen if too few hops are used in the boil? Thanks, -Jim S., ...
A: Again Jim you have an infection problem,and need a good sanitation clean up in your system.Acidity ...
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| hops | 11/5/2007 |
Q: it's me again. What could happen if too few hops are used in the boil? Thanks, -Jim S., ...
A: Jim that is definitely an infection,not lack of hops.At what stage do you first note the sourness?I ...
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| first time largar brewer | 10/13/2007 |
Q: could you tell me witch book would help me with my larger brewing and is it better to bottle the ...
A: Definitely better to bottle it.Plastic barrels can have an adverse affect on beer taste,and ...
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| sugar on beer | 9/27/2007 |
Q: In February you posted that the carb content in a regular 12oz. beer is about 12-16 grams of which ...
A: the carbohydrate makeup in wort,is Glucose,Fructose,Sucrose,Maltose,and Maltotriose.Maltose is the ...
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| storage help | 9/10/2007 |
Q: is it best to use plastic fizzy pop bottles or glass for storage at the moment use ing plastic beer ...
A: Aways use glass.I'm confused is it beer or wine you are describing as vinegary.Poor sanitation,and ...
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| culturing yeast | 9/7/2007 |
Q: I am wanting to start culturing my own yeast. i would like to use sediment from some commercial ...
A: 1---after the primary fermentation has finished,put the fermenter in the refrigerator 2---after 1 ...
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| beer | 9/3/2007 |
Q: IS THERE A FORMULA OR WAY TO FIGURE; THE AMOUNT OF SUGAR, HONEY, BROWN SUGAR, MALT... THAT WILL BE ...
A: Hydrometers used by Brewers are either scaled in Plato,or Balling.the two scales are so close,that ...
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| culturing yeast | 9/2/2007 |
Q: I am wanting to start culturing my own yeast. i would like to use sediment from some commercial ...
A: I hate to disappoint you,but the process you are describing would be a waste of time and ...
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| culturing yeast | 9/2/2007 |
Q: I am wanting to start culturing my own yeast. i would like to use sediment from some commercial ...
A: Can you be more specfic about,about culturing your own yeast?By that do you mean growing a culture ...
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| adding more yeast | 8/30/2007 |
Q: I started a West Coast Pale Ale Mr Beer kit last night, I took a chance on the yeast that was with ...
A: fermentation has a lag phase,of up to 24 hrs,before it takes off.Was your dry yeast Re-hydrated ...
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| dry hopping | 8/29/2007 |
Q: it's me again. I am still having trouble with strong flavors in my brew. After a lot of thought I ...
A: Jim,that flavor is probably in the wort due to the release of these tannins (polyphenols) from the ...
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| fermentation | 8/23/2007 |
Q: Ive recently been given a brewing kit and have started brewing an ale from a can kit. i followed the ...
A: I don't know what your starting S.G.was so I can't tell you how far the fermentation had ...
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| Carbonating wine or other beverages | 7/25/2007 |
Q: I asked you about making a malt beverage earlier this month. Sorry but I'm back. I haven't tried the ...
A: Equipment needed: 1-CO2 tank 2-Gas pressure regulator 60-100 psi 3-Cornelius Keg,or kegs ...
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| Malternative Brews | 6/30/2007 |
Q: Mr. Snyder, I'm very interested in making my own malt beverage, similar in taste to Mike's Hard ...
A: Colin go to this site: http://www.howtobrew.com/section1/chapter1.html and read this ...
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| Malternative Brews | 6/30/2007 |
Q: Mr. Snyder, I'm very interested in making my own malt beverage, similar in taste to Mike's Hard ...
A: I have never tasted Mike's Hard Lemonade,so I can't tell you if the following satisfy what you are ...
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| Fermentation stopped? | 6/25/2007 |
Q: : First let me thank you for taking the time to answer questions for people... it's VERY ...
A: There are several things that may have been the cause,based on your statements. Since the ...
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| beer temperature | 6/19/2007 |
Q: What is the proper temperature to serve beeer?
A: Beer at room temperature will bring out the flavors and aromas,for rating beer,but,is to warm for ...
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| Brewin! | 6/13/2007 |
Q: I am just starting out brewing and don’t have the money to buy any of the ready made kits, so I’ve ...
A: first let me recommend you to this site,then click on homebrew: ...
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| keeping yeast from primary fermenter | 6/6/2007 |
Q: I have searched and asked questions on forums, but have yet to find a simple procedural answer to ...
A: If using water: 1-it should be sterile distilled 2-chill to 33 to 38 F 3-wash the yeast ...
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| wort issue | 6/1/2007 |
Q: it's me again. My question this time is: How much does the malt/sugar percentage effect the ...
A: Dry hopping is used to impart strictly aroma in beer.Usage is normally a 1/4 oz to 1 ounce.Figure 4 ...
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| wort issue | 5/30/2007 |
Q: it's me again. My question this time is: How much does the malt/sugar percentage effect the ...
A: I'm not quite understanding,what you mean by hot saccharin solution,or hop elements. Malt/sugar% ...
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| finished beer | 5/21/2007 |
Q: I had started the question and I don't know if I sent it or not so I'll start again!! I have ...
A: First,i'm sorry to say, dump the bottles and start over.Don't be dismayed,by that batch.Questions: ...
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| beer storage | 5/19/2007 |
Q: Can you remove beer: corona, miller etc. from a cold ice chest and store back at room temperature?
A: Yes you can.Just keep in mind that at room temperature the fresh crispness taste of the beer will, ...
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| How to tell you have Bad beer? | 5/17/2007 |
Q: I brewed three times from home. The first time I brewed a red killians type of beer that had ...
A: the higher the fermentation temp,the faster the fermentation proceeds.64-66 F is too high for a ...
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| allgrain | 5/12/2007 |
Q: would like to try allgrain brewing,but would like to brew low alcohol about 2.5%to 3% can you tell ...
A: Ingredients: 7-LB Pale 2 Row Malt 1.5-LB Crystal 60 malt 1/2 oz.Styrian hop pellets 1 Oz.Fuggle hop ...
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| allgrain | 5/11/2007 |
Q: would like to try allgrain brewing,but would like to brew low alcohol about 2.5%to 3% can you tell ...
A: Ok,you have enough equipment for brewing.The starch testing is to make sure that you have converted ...
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| Miller Lite Bottle Beer | 4/29/2007 |
Q: John: What is the shelf life of this beer in the refrigerator?
A: assuming the beer was refrigerated at the retailer,9 months to 1 year,before the freshness and ...
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| flip top bottles and flat beer | 3/13/2007 |
Q: We recently brewed a batch of beer and bottled 1/2 of it in regular 12 oz. metal capped bottles and ...
A: Based on the info,you submitted,I would surmise the problem was in the sealing of the flip top ...
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| sugar on beer | 2/13/2007 |
Q: Hey, thanks. It did help, but I should have been more precise. I'm not diabetic. I have unusually ...
A: The range of carbohydrates in regular beer is 12-16 grams.There are 4 sugars that are part of the ...
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| beer kit expiration | 2/7/2007 |
Q: My friend gave me 2 cases of John Bull beer making kits. The expiration on the bottom of the can is ...
A: the yeast would definitely not be suitable.Expiration dates are normally based on worst case ...
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| priming-krausening | 1/17/2007 |
Q: Would you please tell me more about the answer you gave on 05/28/2004,on the same subject: "What you ...
A: the method,i described above will work fine,and no problem with exploding bottles,if done ...
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| priming-krausening | 1/16/2007 |
Q: Snyder,in your answer on how to prime green beer, by using stored wort,there is no mention of using ...
A: Krausening is adding fermenting wort,that still has very active yeast,and fermentable sugars left,to ...
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| Ice Brewing | 1/4/2007 |
Q: What distinguishes the Ice Brewing process from other brewing processes? What are the advantages of ...
A: The difference is after the brewing process. In the storage,or finishing process,the beer is chilled ...
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| yeast | 12/19/2006 |
Q: Is it possible to add more yeast to the wort after the fermenting process is done. I added the yeast ...
A: It's possible,but tricky,and can greatly affect the taste,in a bad way. Briefly can you give me the ...
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| Ice beer | 10/26/2006 |
Q: Is it a fact that the ice brewing process further removes some of the enzymes creating hangovers?
A: No that is not true."Ice Brewing"removes more of the haze producing particles,such as tannins,and ...
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| beer and chemicals | 10/17/2006 |
Q: which common pub beers contain added chemicals or arent natural?
A: I hate to tell you this,but it's a myth that beer has loads of chemicals added to it.There are ...
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| hop schedule | 10/17/2006 |
Q: it's me again. I've been putting your advice to good use. I'm going to brew again soon so here's ...
A: Based on what you are telling me,Jim,I would say the hops you just got is the problem.It appears to ...
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| Opened Beer Expiration? | 9/26/2006 |
Q: if a 40 oz of beer was opened approx. 3 months ago, but kept sealed and untouched since, is it still ...
A: assuming the beer you are asking about is stored in the fridge: 1-if full,slighty flat,and loss of ...
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| Beer not clearing | 9/3/2006 |
Q: I brewed bitters about 10 yrs ago & have just come back to it, but I have forgotten some basic ...
A: You can use additional finings.Give it 10 days,then transfer to another barrel,or to bottles,then ...
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| beer storage | 8/29/2006 |
Q: Is it true that once beer has been refrigerated, it shouldn't be taken out of refrigeration and ...
A: not true.Beer naturally goes bad faster in flavor and taste when left in room ...
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| Oyster Lager | 8/27/2006 |
Q: I took a tour of the Anhauser-Busch plant in Merrimack, NH recently. The guide was talking about ...
A: The guide is partially correct.Some English Stouts were made with oysters (shucked),oysters ...
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| Lime in a Corona? | 8/17/2006 |
Q: Please clear this up for me. Some of the gentlemen in my office think I talk out my a-- when it ...
A: That is one of several reasons given for the lime Another that the beer being so light was almost ...
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| Fermentation temperature | 8/1/2006 |
Q: . The initial phase was very active. The foam didn't reach the airlock, because there was too much ...
A: Looks like your fermentation was not affected by the temp drop in the room because the room temp ...
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| Fermentation temperature | 8/1/2006 |
Q: This is my first time brewing, and I had an unexpected problem. 2 days after I put the wort into the ...
A: How active was the fermentation,before the room temperature drop?How was the activity,since?It's ...
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| Foaming Beer | 7/26/2006 |
Q: I have made homemade beer for years and have never had this problem. When I open a beer I get ...
A: most cases of gushing,as your description suggests,is due to overpriming or microbial spoilage in ...
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| gelatin? | 7/23/2006 |
Q: John. Per your suggestion I plan to wait longer before I bottle and try fresh hops at the next ...
A: Jim the plan overall looks good to me,with one exception: I would put the gelatin in when the hops ...
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| gelatin? | 7/22/2006 |
Q: Yeah, John. I think you advised me to do the gelatin at bottling a few days ago. Is that what you ...
A: In our discussion about isinglass,(gelatin) I said put it in at the end of fermentation stage,when ...
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| decanting | 7/21/2006 |
Q: John! From your discussion I would gather it's a good idea to change carboys along the way(every ...
A: It's safe to do dry hopping 7 days after pitching.As i said earlier the bubbling rate drops off ...
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| another Q | 7/21/2006 |
Q: Does the 2-3 weeks of conditioning you describe have more to it than just dry hopping? I suppose the ...
A: The condtioning period is very important.This process is a function of the yeast.Many different ...
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| aging temperature | 7/19/2006 |
Q: but I'm trying to sort out your answer. Maybe I should just get down to the particulars. I brewed ...
A: Let me back up,now that I know what process you are using.I was describing a process,for a brewer ...
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| aging temperature | 7/18/2006 |
Q: I'm back with another question. As a very small-scale home brewer in Southern California I naturally ...
A: When fermentation is finished,the aging of the fermented product should be done cold,32 to 34 F.Once ...
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| Growing Hops | 7/11/2006 |
Q: Is it possible to grow hops im my area? Our elevation is aprox. 4200 feet and is in south Idaho ( ...
A: I would say you should have no problem growing hops in your area.Idaho is 1 of three states where ...
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| hops | 6/23/2006 |
Q: Yeah I should have told you that. I live in Colorado, zip code 81235. Thanks.I am interested in ...
A: There are a total of 20 varieties of hops,for brewing,grown in the USA.The states growing these hops ...
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| wort concentration | 6/19/2006 |
Q: I only use light malt extract, I don't mash. Would there be much difference? Also, what is ...
A: It wouldn't make that much differnce,but as i said add the water just prior to bottling. Isinglass ...
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| fermentation | 6/18/2006 |
Q: ihave a geordie lager brewing and is at the fermentation stage and has a sg of 1.04 after two weeks ...
A: Not knowing what your original specific gravity was,i cannot tell you the extent of your ...
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| gypsum | 6/18/2006 |
Q: So gypsum lowers PH, meaning makes it more to the acid side of the scale? Hmm. I know you can't ...
A: Drinking water PH is in the 6 to 8.5 range.Above 8.5 water hardness becomes great.Mash optimum PH is ...
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| wort concentration | 6/18/2006 |
Q: I'm back with another question! I am quite the amateur home brewer - no expert - and I have this ...
A: The only advantage is if fermenting capcity is limited.The water should be added at the end,just ...
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| gypsum | 6/17/2006 |
Q: Remind me again what exactly gypsum does for the brewing water? Some older recipes say to add ...
A: Gypsum is Calcium Sulfate.It adds calcium if the water is low in sulfate.It lowers Ph.Brewing salts ...
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| CO2 | 6/8/2006 |
Q: I used to "home brew" using bottles. A freind of mine, who works in the restaurant industry, gave ...
A: the CO2 is still usable.The question would be is there any left.If the outlet valve had a minute ...
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| Beer Making | 5/31/2006 |
Q: John, Can you help me get set up making beer. I don't have a clue where to start. Thanks, Jason ...
A: Jason let me start you off,with this website.After you have gone through the material,I will answer ...
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| beer storage | 5/13/2006 |
Q: My stepfather brought some bottled Miller Genuine Draft over on election day. the color was dark and ...
A: from your description,i would agree with you,the beer was stored too long.Heat ruins beer ...
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| fermenting | 5/13/2006 |
Q: i was just wondering why the pH of the yeast is so important during fermentation and why it drops ...
A: Normal yeast Ph is 5.0 to 5.7.This is based on the make up of the yeast cells.Yeast Ph actually ...
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| yeast | 4/15/2006 |
Q: What are your thoughts on re-using yeast from your last batch? Thanks, -Jim S.
A: That's fine,depending on how the yeast is handled.Breweries reuse their yeast,for 5 or 6 ...
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| beer storage | 4/6/2006 |
Q: While my question is not directly a part of your expertise, i really can find no where else to find ...
A: no the caps won't blow off;however,storing beer at those temperatures will ruin the taste,in as ...
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| Why had my beer stopped bubbling? | 1/19/2006 |
Q: I recently brewed my first batch of light Ale beer. It has been 4 days and the bubbling during the ...
A: From your description,i would say that the fermentation is normal. Here is a thumb nail series of ...
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| clone | 10/1/2005 |
Q: i bet you havent heard this question, but my girlfriend really enjoys light beer i wan to brew a ...
A: You haven't stated whether,or not you have ever made a homebrewI'm assuming that you have not.Please ...
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| school | 4/25/2005 |
Q: I am a single mother of 1 and I am looking for a college that I can get my brewmasters degree. I ...
A: Ms Burkett:Here is the best site for you to look at: www.ucdavis.edu/.This university has an ...
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| Sterilising of bottles | 10/31/2004 |
Q: One other thing, what's the best chemical for cleaning bottles? Thanks for your help.I have been ...
A: A 2% caustic solution,(sodium hydroxide)is best,for cleaning residue from beer bottles,or fermenting ...
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| Sterilising of bottles | 10/29/2004 |
Q: I have been told of two ways to sterilise your bottles. The first is to rinse bottles and let them ...
A: The first thing to remember,before sterilizing your beer bottles in the methods you described,or any ...
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| water ph | 10/23/2004 |
Q: where do i obtain litmus paper and the colour chart to go with it.In south australia there are no ...
A: W.Lord,check out this site ...
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| milk products in beer | 10/15/2004 |
Q: I wonder if you could tell if most beers contain milk protiens or lactose. I am allergic to these ...
A: Most beers do not contain milk proteins,or lactose.Lactose is used by some breweries,to give the ...
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| brewing beer | 9/7/2004 |
Q: I had a question about home brewing. I brewed my first batch and am ready to bottle it. I tasted it ...
A: The cidery taste won't go away.There is nothing you can do about it being watered down.the cidery ...
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| No bubbling | 9/5/2004 |
Q: John, I just made a batch of wort with what may have been old yeast. Anyway, the wort didn't appear ...
A: Most likely your yeast wasn't viable enough,based on the age of it.You could still test it,by ...
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| No bubbling | 9/4/2004 |
Q: John, I just made a batch of wort with what may have been old yeast. Anyway, the wort didn't appear ...
A: Personally,i wouldn't heat up the wort again.With yeast already in the wort,and hops,you would be ...
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| Brewing Recipies | 8/11/2004 |
Q: I would like to know what you need to make good beer from the types of pots you need, hops, etc.. I ...
A: Here are 2 sites,that you should look at: www.howtobrew.com/section1/chapter1-1.html ...
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| brewing | 7/17/2004 |
Q: i hope u remember me , i am a malster and i have been asking on malting.Today again it is a problem ...
A: As stated earlier malt pH is around 6.0,with the min being 5.1 and the max 6.2.Alpha- Amylase ...
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| brewing | 7/15/2004 |
Q: How does PH value effects the brewing.My customer has given me a range of 5.5 to 5.7. Generally it ...
A: pH values affect the mash program,affect extract yield,hop bitterness,malt flavor,beer ...
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| grog | 6/24/2004 |
Q: Please tell me the reciepe for grog? Is it a beer based drink? Or is it a rum based drink? Can you ...
A: Grog was a Rum,diluted 3 to 1 with water,then lime,or lemon juice added,plus sugar to taste.A pint ...
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| priming/ carbonation | 5/28/2004 |
Q: i was wondering if you could tell me a way to carbonate my home brew in the bottle without the ...
A: What you are looking at is a process called Kraeusening,that involves adding freshly fermenting wort ...
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| Maltster | 5/2/2004 |
Q: Could you please explain what a maltster did in the beer making process, presumably at village pubs, ...
A: The maltster selected cereals,mainly barley,from the growing fields,for malting.The barley could ...
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| beer bottles | 4/1/2004 |
Q: I have been told that you can use the "twist top" bottles which some of the major beer manufacturers ...
A: The bottles that use twist caps,are put on by a special capper.Those bottles are also very thinned ...
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| storing strong ales | 3/25/2004 |
Q: i was wondering about storing strong beers (10% or more ABV). is it okay to age strong beers? if ...
A: flavor,taste,and aroma begin to deteriorate in beer and ales as they age in the bottle.This is a ...
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| Ice Brewing | 12/7/2003 |
Q: What is the process of brewing that results in an ice brew? like natural ice, michelobe ...
A: The ice process takes place just prior to the packaging operation.The finished beer is subjected to ...
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| Beer & Wine | 10/20/2003 |
Q: I want to about the art of making wine from grapes. Could you help ? also could you please tell me ...
A: My expertise is brewing,not wine making.Go to this site for info,on beer ...
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| Beer storage | 10/2/2003 |
Q: Every time we have a party my boss puts heaps of beer bottles in the fridge. And we have lots of ...
A: There is no immediate problem with removing the beer from the fridge,and storing it,at room ...
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| malting | 7/11/2003 |
Q: i have already put this question to many experts on this site but no to the point reply.If you can ...
A: Germination,or house fans-push or pull large volumes of humidified,attemperated air through the ...
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| any comercial beer | 3/5/2003 |
Q: How much sugar is in beer? Or to the point Carbohydrates? Is it safe to drink for a diabetic?
A: The average beer contains 13 to 15 grams of carbohydrates/12oz.Light beers contain an average of 5 ...
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| plastic taste brown ale | 1/20/2003 |
Q: I recently brewed a batch of all grain terrible tasting brown ale that has an overpowering taste and ...
A: Assuming the beer tasted fine until you packaged it;the following are possibilities: 1 the ...
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