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    Maintaining A Healthy Yeast Bank Long Term

    Thank you for the post. I have several questions about the Frozen Stocks method: 1) You say to make a 25% solution of glycerin in water (30ml glycerin, 70ml water). But wouldn't that be a 30% solution? 2) Regarding the use of isopropyl alcohol, can I simply put the vials in the fridge first and...
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    Yeast Starter Overflowed - Contaminated?

    Hi All, I have a bit of a situation and would like your thoughts, please: I made a yeast start of Wyeast American Ale for an IPA I am making. I live overseas so my yeast choices are limited. Anyhow, the starter was going fine and I was swirling it in the flask every time I walked...
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    Secondary Fermentation in Primary Carboy or Bucket?

    Thanks everyone for your replies. I appreciate the time and effort! I will leave the wort in the primary and add the spices, and hopefully I will some some Christmas cheer to drink in a few weeks! Ruben
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    Secondary Fermentation in Primary Carboy or Bucket?

    Hi All, First time poster here, so I hope this question is a novelty and not a repeat. I did my first all-grain brew 9 days ago based on a Great Lakes Christmas Ale clone. The recipe I am following calls for the wort to undergo primary fermentation for 14 days then secondary for another...
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