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That is true, I did ferment at upper recommended temperature range (75F) - so that should be reason for my cidery taste. It seems that is one of my beginners mistake which is good to know - Thanks, I appreciate your help! Is there a way to get rid of this taste when it is bottled already?

Last time I used Safale S-04 and I got Cidery taste. And I think reason could be not use enough yeast. So how much of Safale s-04 should I use for 6 gallon batch? Could I get rid of this taste when it is already bottled?

On you tube I have seen video of brewing system Breumeister Speidel. At 14:50 you can see how malt is filtrated. Could someone please explain me how this filtration works - I am very interested on this system. I understand that water/malt is circulating when heating (flow in the center is...

I understand that and that is why I would brew dark beers like stout and porter. And what I don't understand is what does it mean pH I get from nomograph. as I know I should get ph 5 - 5.5 when I end mashing or when I add yeast - right? And I have water with pH 8.5 and I get pH 5.95 from...

I have analysis of my water: Ca: 53 ppm Mg: 25 ppm HCO3: 260 ppm Alkalinity as CaCO3: 213 ppm pH: 8,5 And I did used nomograph from John Palmer to determine what beer best suite to water I have. And I get Residual Alkalinity as CaCO3 about 165 ppm and Mash pH about 5,95. And I don't...