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    Off topic, sorta. Need a new forum?

    I sincerely don't want to cause a lot of consternation, but... Is it just me or do we need a new "Please critique my recipe so I can argue with your analysis and do what I wanted to do anyway since I only started this because I must post something and really don't have a question or comment...
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    Crystal 40 vs Carastan

    Is there any real difference in Carastan and the average crystal 40? In general, do the "Cara...." malts have something that the general similar crystals don't? They always cost just a bit more.... Thanks Cheers!
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    Base malts for "Red"

    Thanks to all who helped with my first question about specialty grains to get "red." So, getting even closer to my mental process (as it is...) if I can get to a nice "red" color by choosing the proper base malts and process, what sort of suggestions would the group have? Again, I'm not...
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    What makes "red?"

    Hello All, I'd like to make a medium strong ale, say 6% ABV. I don't care about the "style" specifically, but I want to limit the effects of "roast, patent, caramel, chocolate etc." What is the best specialty grain to get a red color without adding the associated flavor effects? IOW...
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    Star San & Yeast

    Hello All, From reading the posts of many experienced brewers, it seems Star San is fairly compatible with our friends, the yeasties. Some comments even suggest that the compound, in certain situations, can become a yeast nutrient. Can anyone comment on the toxicity of Star San to yeast...
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