I read that there are two types of brewers; ones that have had an infection and those that will get an infection.
After 6 years of brewing I just got hit hard. 4 small batches all got pellicles after I racked to secondary.
I researched and it said to throw out anything plastic, tubing...
I know there is a lot of out there but wanted to get some fresh takes on adding Lactose, Vanilla Bean and Orange Peel. I've already brewed a 2.5 gallon batch and it is fermenting now.
I forgot to add the lactose in the last 5/10 mins of the boil so i'm wondering if anyone has had success...
I did a water test with Ward Labs and I'm looking to adjust so I can make a New England IPA. I listed my stats below, could anyone tell me what I need to add in order to get that NE IPA profile? I have more stats, but think these are the essential one's.
PH - 7.1
Calcium - 34
Total Hardness -...