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New Glarus "Black Top". It's their black IPA....hands down one of the best bottles I have ever opened

Imperial Amber Ale Honey Ale

Sorry, fat fingers! The OG was actually 1.043.

I have a Pale Ale that came in kind of low with an OG of 1.084. And IBU of 31. Was wondering if I should rack it with a cup I corn syrup and dry hop with an ounce of Cascade (2.5 gallon yield), opinions?

I have been playing with the recipe calculator on Brewersfriend.com. Pretty legit

I would be worried about getting a "yeasty" taste if I pitched a whole 11g packet into one gallon. Is that a valid concern?

Sweet thanks! I normally brew two gallon batches, but a one gallon would be a great way to try out new recipes.....

I just found this thread and LOVE IT! However I have a question and couldn't filter through all of this to find it. How much dry yeast do you normally pitch for a one gallon ale?

EXCELLENT choice!

The closest thing I have in town carries everything but grains. That would obviously be my biggest complaint, however they are new and that is only part of the business. Do you plan to ship over the web? If so, try an keep shipping cost down, that I easily the BIGGEST complaint I have for the...

2.5 gallons of Dry Irish Stout

Dry Irish Stout brewed yesterday morning. Got up this morning to happy yeasties creating blow-off the color of chocolate milk! Can't wait!!

And that is why I love the forums! Excellent insight Bob! When I get to do it, I will run updates on this thread. Thanks again!

Another good substitute is agave nectar. It is actually sweeter than sugar and leaves little to no flavor. Also means you don't have to use as much. Cheers!

Imperial Canadian Amber Ale!!