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When looking at recipes sometimes after the grain a percentage is listed, such as 2-row 68%. Does this refer to 68% of the grain bill weight or should 68% of the fermentable sugars should come from this grain? TIA Joe

I have brewed 3 all grain batches (3.5 gallon). The first one I stirred the mash at 30 minutes (60 minute mash) and got an efficiency of 72-73%. The next two I did not stir (also 60 minute mash) and the efficiency was 64%. Is it possible the stirring contributed to the difference or could it...

How does one go about saving yeast from a bottled beer? I want to clone a wheat beer from a commercial brewer. The beer is not pasteurized and has a layer of yeast on the bottom of the bottle. I would appreciate any info on the steps to be taken to accomplish this. TIA, Joe

In AG mashing I see it stated to take an iodine test to check protein conversion in the mash. What type of iodine is used? TIA, Joe

I am fermenting a dry stout. I want to add 8oz of toasted coconut to the primary during the 3rd or 4th week of fermentation (as dry hopping). I know you can add hops as is, how about the coconut? Does it have to be sanitized somehow or would it be safe to add it as is. TIA Joe

Brewed my first AG batch, 3.5 gal. I put the recipe through Hopville. The default was 75% efficiency and read 1.048 OG. My OG was 1.047, does that mean my efficiency would be around 75%?. Also had my OG been higher say 1.052 would that have indicated a higher efficiency? TIA, Joe

I have done 3 brews, one extract w/speciality grains and 2 partial mash. I have a 5 gal BK. I would like to know if I can do an all grain and a partial boil for a 5 gal. batch? If so how would I proceed. I was planning on mashing the grains in a rectangular cooler. I could do a 3 gal full boil...

I plan on bottling my first brew tomorrow, Caribou Slobber. As of today it's 4 weeks in the primary. Took my first SG reading today and it read 1.014 @ 62ºF., OG was 1.053 @ 64ºF. I will take another tomorrow, but after 4 weeks I would guess the SG won't change. By the way the sample tasted...

Has anyone tried or is going to try the New Albion Ale clone recipe in BYO magazine? Boston Beer Company is going to re-release a one time offering of this recreation sometime this month. I plan on brewing this recipe next. Seems pretty simple so a new brewer like me should be successful. Joe

This is my first time brewing. I have been reading about and watching videos on home brewing for the past few weeks. On Saturday I attended an intro to brewing class at the Northern Brewer (lucky to have one in the neighborhood). I picked up the essential brewing starter kit with the Caribou...

I plan on brewing my first batch on Wednesday (Caribou Slobber). I will be using WYEAST 1332, which is now refrigerated. Should I leave it warm to room temp before activating or activate it and leave it longer before pitching? TIA, Joe

I would like to do a yeast starter using 2 cups water and 1/2 cup DME. Is using a 750ml wine bottle too small for this? I am new to the home brewing hobby. TIA for advise. Joe