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I'm planning a trip through germany, 4/26-5/4. I'm starting in munich, and I'll have a train pass allowing me to go pretty much anywhere. The sheer number of breweries, beer halls, etc is overwhelming. I was hoping some of the HBT folks would have advice on the best places to see. So far...

Thanks! Are there any Lager-centric breweries in the area?

Hello, I'm planning a tour through san diego (del mar) area with a group of about 20. We will have a driver, and be adventure-ing for around 4 hours. There are a LOT of options and I'm hoping you folks have some guidance on the best places to explore. Based on a quick check, it looks...

Is this a good microscope? http://www.cynmar.com/ProductDetail/CSH48130-Microscope-Wcamera-Cordless-Monoc-10x-Wpointercl I want to meet the yeasties!

It just feels wrong. My Southern English Brown will be served at 46 degrees F, and I wish to have 1.5 volumes of Co2. According to the volume chart, I only need 3psi! I suppose I'll have to serve much higher just to get a head on the beer. I guess i could try and afix some sort of sparkler...

Hello, i thought buying a beer engine here would make for a special souvenir. I've looked on craigslist and found nothing, any ideas on where to look?

Thanks super, My girlfreind and I will be in town between 12/17 and 1/7 (although I'm seriously considering coming earlier for the belgian christmas beer fest). I have a pretty good idea what the options are in belgium, do you have any advice for events in Germany? I was thinking Cologne and...

Hello, I will be traveling to the U.K., Germany, and Belgium between Dec 18 and Jan 8. Looking for advice on good beer events during those times, or any general recommendations for places to enjoy and learn about beer. I'm willing to go pretty far out of the way for beer, so anywhere near...

unfortunately the yeast energizer hasn't had much effect, I kept this at 175 for two more weeks and still got 1.022. At least my bugs will be healthy:mug:

Whoops! I meant 75, lets hope i didn't make that mistake in the garage.. I agree that DAP is ubiquitous, but since you're a fellow nutrient enthusiast check out Michael Fairbrother's (guy from Moonlight Meadery) NHC presentation, he warns against using DAP...

Okay, I just took one final reading: The gravity is at 1.024 (i hadn't bothered correcting for temp above) I added the recommended dose of yeast energizer (2.5tsp/5 gallons) and swirled the hell out of it. It will sit in the temp controlled fridge, with its fermwrap on, at 175. I will post...

zabuza, I just happen to have some, I'll add some today and post my results. Thanks for the tip

jfr1111 - Here's a few process details: OG was 1.060 Grist: 10.6 Pilsner 1.0 Munich 0.5 Aromatic 0.5 Caramunich 0.5 Special B 0.75 Dark candi syrup 0.5 Table Sugar Mashed at 149 This was supposed to be a drinkable starter, so pitched 2 vials wlp540 at 64, that is a hair on the low side...

I found a bunch of other complaints scattered across the internet, looks like its not just me. Apparently Neva had commented that an additional shot of O2 would help performance, ironically I had added a minute more O2 about 12 hours in and its still struggling. i'm really considering...

hello, I won't add too many details, but my dubbel should have finished at 1.012, and despite holding the beer at 175 for 4 days and obsessive rousing its petered out at 1.022. This batch was really just to grow some yeast, but now i'm worried that this strain has some nuances to it...