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Do you adjust your water? Water profile can have a big impact on hop character.

Do you remember where you got the hose reducer?

Wow. I've used the pure pitch for several starts and haven't seen that explosive of activity. I do add a drop of fermcap when boiling so maybe that is why.

I built this but it leaks where the adapter connects to the pump and where the post connects to the adapter. I've tried Teflon tape and tightening to no avail. Any tips?

I use unflavored gelatin to clarify my beers. Here is a great guide: http://www.bertusbrewery.com/2012/06/how-to-clear-your-beer-with-gelatin.html It works like magic.

0/10. Blood pressure no where close to being raised. Troll harder next time.

Hi, I just logged in to share that I got my shipping confirmation yesterday. It was less than 24 hours after I inquired about it and I really appreciate the quick response. Thanks!

I ordered from Jaded Brewing almost a week ago and have heard nothing from them. I tried to email today, hopefully I will hear back. Has anyone here had a bad experience with them?

I disagree that you need carapils for head retention. My IPA is 2-row and C15 and it has plenty of head retention.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snhiofL2Rh4

All Citra is too much for me as well. I get an over-ripened fruit character from it.

Water profile can impact hop character. If you aren't ready to make the full jump into water chemistry you can use reverse osmosis water and add brewing salts to it. Here is a good guide: http://www.bertusbrewery.com/2012/02/water-chemistry-how-to-build-your-water.html

I've thought about trying to unscrew it and reattach it, but I can tell it is fermenting and don't want to mess with it too much. Maybe I'll try a new o ring like you mentioned. Mine Seems like it is a tad too big.

I'm on my fifth or so batch with Speidel and the airlock never bubbles. I am aware that this is not indicative of a stalled fermentation In fact, I can see the krausen through the vessel so I know the yeast are plenty busy. I'm just curious what is causing this. my first guess is the...

I add it the day that I hook the keg up to gas. Works fine. I have never tried after it was fully carbonated.