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5.2 stabilizer works. Maybe not with every source water but I use RO water. pH test strips I use work fine. I am an Analytical Chemist for Big Pharma for 25 plus years and use pH meter calibrated every twelve hours per United States Pharmacopeia. Using two buffers bracketing the pH range you...

Lazor Snake is a great unique Bavarian IPA. The guess for the Lazor Snake hops are right on I think; Huell Melon, Mandarina Bavaria, Hallertau Blanc. But what about the the malt bill and yeast? Anyone venture a guess. The color is very light and its almost lager like IMO but not a larger yeast...

Lazor Snake is a great unique Bavarian IPA. The guess for the Lazor Snake hops are right on I think; Huell Melon, Mandarina Bavaria, Hallertau Blanc. But what about the the malt bill and yeast? Anyone venture a guess. The color is very light and its almost lager like IMO but not a larger...

pH test strips, pH 5.2 buffer from 5 star(the makers of star San and PBW) one table spoon per 5 gallons will insure your pH is perfect regardless of the source water, one teaspoon of calcium chloride added to your strike water will give your starch conversion enzymes the calcium is hey need...

I think wyeast 3711 is the best Saison yeast. Fruity esters and dry, with out the peppery phenolic. This beer will keep changing for up to six month before anything negative will take place. The hops will fade and expose more of the fruity esters. This yeast make a great Belgian IPA too...

I been shopping online to buy 7-9 pounds of hops for my 2017 brewing needs. Buying in bulk to save money. Also stock up know before anything is out of stock. Citra, Centennial, Mosiac, Azacca, Simcoe, Amarrilo, Motueka, Rakau, Warrior, CTZ. Best online shop? Yamakia Valley Hops? Hops...

What is the estimated cost of materials for this beautiful keezer? Thanks for the post and great pictures! Sorry I just read your very detailed part list. Thanks for the great info and detail. I need a calculator. Seems like overall over $ 1000. I will piece mine together in many phases to...