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    I haven't sanitized my conical in over a year.

    Over the years I started running back to back batches through my carboys without washing etc. to save time, labor, and yeast. When I racked I would pour a fresh brew into the un-rinsed primary carboy and we're off, the next time I would rinse and sanitize everything. At some point, swmbo bought...
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    Closed Transfer.

    Alright guys, as usual I am way behind, and I am sure this has been beat to death but.... On my last brew I pulled a sample from the fermentor and was really excited, there was a complex hop flavor that disappeared once it was on tap. My method of transfer is to pull the airlock, hook a hose...
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    Understanding abv calculators.

    If I go to brewersfriend Alcohol By Volume ABV Calculator | Brewer's Friend I take 1.065 as starting gravity and 1.026 as final I get 5.12 abv If I go to brewersfriend Brix Conversion Calculator | Brewer's Friend 1.065 = 15.9B and 1.026= 6.6B Take those B numbers and punch them into...
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    Using a refractometer, I am confused.

    Hey can you guys help me understand something. I use a refractometer and online calculator but I don't think I am doing something right. The last beer I made using the refractometer had a OG of 1.065 or 16B. It is now at 1.027 or 6.7B. Using the online calculator my abv is currently 8.24 or...
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    Fermentation room

    Hello, I was hoping you guys could offer some insight or point me in some sort of direction. I have been brewing for 15 years or so and recently set up a brewery in my basement. I try to keep things simple when brewing, the new set up is two 20 gal spike pots and a ssbrewtech mash tun, I may...
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