Recent content by Mattamue

For PBW the directions on the side say "CIP" 100-160 35m, but do I need that for my homebrew 2.5 gal pot? I don't need to clean this thing in place; it's just a pot. There's some stuff stuck on the bottom where the burners have burnt some dextrose that I can't scrub out -- should I heat up...

True Brew Amber: (directions don't say I didn't save the empty bags or note this one, was my first) 'Hop pellets': Munton's dry 'Ale yeast': 70-75 True Brew IPA: Pilgrim and First Gold: Munton's dry 'Ale yeast': 70-75 Brewer's Best Rye IPA: Columbus and Cascade: Nottingham dry 'Ale yeast': 70-75...

I've brewed 3 batches now and they all have a citric/grapefruit rind taste. All different kits. I thoroughly clean and wash everything. Any ideas what it could be? Water? Chlorine? Anyone else plagued by grapefruit and got rid of it? Thanks, Matt

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Patience, got it. Thanks folks.

Hello home brew talk, First brew and everything went well. After about 6 days of bottle conditioning I lose carbonation within 30s and end up drinking a flat beer. Pours with a good head and bubbles well for that first moment, but flat as water after that. Do I need to give the beer more time...