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    Help - Is this an infected batch?

    Yes makes sense for sure ... if I ever use sap again I’ll boil it before using as a replacement for water! I guess whatever that is on the surface I’ll work around it and try not to disturb when I’m racking it into my pail before bottling. I give it a taste either tonight or tomorrow before...
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    Help - Is this an infected batch?

    No I didn’t boil the sap ... just warmed it up as it came from partially frozen 5 gallon pail. I tasted it before I pitched the yeast and it was quite bitter but didn’t know what to expect at that point. The taste of the yellow birch and cedar tea was rather pleasant ... the yellow birch has a...
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    Help - Is this an infected batch?

    Hi Homebrewers - so I’ve finally dusted off the equipment I’ve had stored for years to try out my first 5 gallon batch. Took the easy route and picked up one of the Coopers IPA kits where you just need to add DME and pitch the yeast. Got to thinking that this was too easy so I harvested some...
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