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So I was wondering, why is adding DME to a yeast starter recommended/necessary while adding table sugar to "proof" the yeast is considered unnecessary/a hindrance? Basically, how is adding DME to the starter not the same as proofing the yeast? Thanks.

I was using Beersmith 2.2 and when I converted an AG recipe to extract it included a little of the specialty grains. Then later I was converting the same recipe and the specialty grains were gone in the extract version when they were there in the other extract version. Does this make sense...

I'm trying to scale a NB kit down to a 2.5 gal batch. It's the British bitter. Calls for 3.5 lbs Maris Otter LME late addition but I do not see a a Maris Otter except for the actual grain. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Steak

So all of my friends tell me my beer is awesome. Thing is, I don't know because my house doesn't get above 60 degrees and my beer will barely carbonate at all. After new years people were telling me how great it was and they wish they could buy it in stores (they all drink Tecate and Coors and...

I know the lack of airlock bubbles is often said to mean nothing. Still, I searched in detail and only found people talking about leaky buckets. I am fermenting in a one gallon jug so I don't think the glass is leaking. I'm using a rubber stopper with a 3 piece airlock. I only ask because it's...

I have some one gallon jug from my second batch of brew. I cleaned with Oxyclean, the first jug came out sparkling like a Russian ballerina but the second one had a very very, faint, slight black lines at the bottom. It seems like a stain, or something because I've Oxycleaned it about 4 times...

I tried googling this but I wasn't really sure what to say. I think what I want to attempt is called a "partial"? But many people are referring to all grain (or partial grain??) and not extract. I doubt I'd be able to do this if I didn't do extract, if at all. Besides I have only brewed two ales...

Hello everybody. I just decided to get into homebrewing. I thought I knew enough to get the equipment and try to brew my first batch. Then I stumbled across this forum and saw all you guys talkin' about your DME's and your MASH and SMASH and other this 'n' thats. So I figured I a little more...