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I've had multiple people taste the beer who can also note the off flavour.

That's a good idea! Case solved.

Hi, I suspect a wild yeast/bacteria infection in my equipment and I want to go nuclear on my plastic spigots. After cleaning them with PBW I'm going to do one of the following: 1) boil, or 2) put in the microwave baby steriliser and steam Then I will follow up by soaking in Starsan...

They come sealed and I open and use all the contents.

1 month max for the liquid yeast. But, I've had the same issue with dry yeast too.

Hi uniondr - Grain is stored in the plastic bags that they were supplied in - Yeast is stored in fridge at 3C - Hops are stored in fridge at 3C I'm experiencing this off flavour with both all grain and DME extract brews. Cheers, Jamie

Hi All, Ive been brewing for about 1.5 years and have done 7 batches. I've done kit, extract and BIAB but in 6 out of 7 batches there has been a weird off flavour that I can't identify and cant fix. I'm finding it really difficult to describe the flavour - it's like nothing I've tasted...

Hi, I'm struggling with the inputs on the Bru'n Water spreadsheet. I recently commissioned a water analysis for my local water supply, but when I input the data from the lab into the Bru'n Water spreadsheet I get an error message telling me that the 'Water is Unbalanced'. Here are the...

Thanks for all the responses! It's really useful to get people thoughts on what I should be focusing on to make the best beer possible. I'm going to read up on water chemistry and see how much further this can take me. Thanks, JT

Thanks for the update. I'm currently running an experiment with three carboys to try and identify my issue. I suspect it's to do with chlorine or chloromine in the water *or* Star San not working with my high pH/hard water. I'll post the result back here.

For me to get from grain to drinkable bottle conditioned beer takes about 6 weeks (3 weeks fermenting and 3 weeks in bottles). What do commercial craft microbrewers do differently to reduce this?

Was this ever resolved? I suspect I have exactly the same issue and I'm puzzled.

Hi All, What process / technique / piece of equipment has improved your beer the most?! JT

Hi, I'm thinking about buying an SS fermenter. As they (1) stand on the floor and (2) look pretty heavy, what is the best way to get the fermented beer out and into my priming bucket? Thanks, JT

Hi All, I've harvested and washed some from my last batch. Now I've been reading about yeast pitching rates and the bit that is most unclear to me is 'how do I know how much yeast I have in my jar'? Any insight much appreciated! Thanks, JT