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    How many gallons of EdWort's Apfelwein have been made?

    +5 in bottles +5 in fermenter 19,713
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    Apfelwein yeast choice...

    I really want to get a batch of apfelwein going today because it's my birthday and, well, thats it. My dilemma: I thought I had the right yeast but my only two packets are Muntons Ale and Red Star Pasteur Champagne. I do also, however, have a six gallon carboy full of beautifully clear, five...
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    Hops in South Carolina

    Funny. I chose Mt. Hood and Nugget 2 years ago. They are doing great. I'm hoping for a big crop this year after making some changes based on last year. I am out at New Riverside (near Palmetto Bluff) in Alston Park. If your nugget doesn't take, I'll give you a good chunk next year.
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    Scale on hops?

    I have a citrus plant on which I am managing a Scale infestation. It is close to my hop vines. Has anyone ever seen scale go after hops?
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    Bell’s Brewery sends cease and desist letter to Northern Brewer

    I was going to say "cease and desist ale," but "heartless" is way more appropriate.
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    Red Tail Ale - why do you like it???

    It was my gateway beer. I used to be able to get a 12pack for 9.99 in Santa Barbara in 2002. It was better than any other beer I had had before. Then I moved to San Diego. ;)
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    Yeast Starter Botched?

    A half cup of DME in a cup of water? That seems crazy off. I use 100g/ liter.
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    5 gal Apfelwein in 6 gal carboy?

    Is there any problem with that much headroom? I wanted to stick with EdWorts recipe and I have only 5 gallons of juice. Should I just get some more?
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    Storing yeast saved from a starter

    If I'm going to build an extra big starter and save some for my next batch (3-5 weeks away,) do I want to store it in the wort or should I decant first? So I don't have to buy any additional supplies, I would like to make use of some 8oz mason jars. If I decant, then can/should I store with...
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    What is the better way to maintain my own yeast supply?

    So my thought is to purchase some WYeast and make an extra big starter and save some yeast before I pitch. Then when I go to brew again in a few weeks, wake up the little bit and make another extra big starter an save some of that before I pitch. Then... (see where I'm going with this...? I...
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    What is the better way to maintain my own yeast supply?

    Do I have a better shot at maintaing healthy yeast using one technique over the other? It seems like it would be easier for me and healthier/ cleaner for the yeast if I "over-step" my starter and pitch what my batch needs and save the rest for the next starter for the next batch. Is there...
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    What is the better way to maintain my own yeast supply?

    Can I step up a starter until I have an extra 100 billion cells to save? Or should I wash yeast from the carboy after fermentation? Any information to explain would be so greatly appreciated.
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    Beer to celebrate birth of my new baby.

    That's what I did. I cloned one of my wife's favorite beers, Rouge's Shakespeare Stout. She likes it so much she let me buy some more equipment and allowed me to knock out the wall behind our coat closet and build a beer cave beneath our staircase! And my six week old daughter is the most...
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    Yeast is escaping frim my starter!

    There was a tiny bit of sarcastic exaggeration there. ;) thanks for the help.
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    Yeast is escaping frim my starter!

    So, what now? Is there any way to "measure" the amount of yeast I have to ensure I have enough? I need 284 billion cells for my 1.083 IIPA according to Mr.Malty. I've heard that even a small starter is better than no starter. I am tempted to proceed with the brew and use what I've got. Then...
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    Yeast is escaping frim my starter!

    Im stepping up a starter in a half gallon growler and both times I seem to be losing a fair bit of yeast out the top and down the sides. About two tablespoons once it dried the first time and probably one this round Is this normal? Should I be concerned I will lose enough to affect my beer? I'm...
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    Wyeast smackpack & yeast starter

    Ok then, change of plans. Prepare 1800ml starter tonight (Tuesday). Chill Wednesday night through Thursday afternoon. Decant, then pitch cold yeast into 1800ml new wort. Chill Friday afternoon. Decant Saturday evening before beginning my boil and pitch slightly chilled yeast into 73 degree...
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    Wyeast smackpack & yeast starter

    1.083 IIPA. I think I leave my smacked yeast pack out and prepare my starter tomorrow afternoon. Sleep while I can. Thanks so much for help with my first starter.
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    Wyeast smackpack & yeast starter

    1056 American Ale. Would I be better off not building up and just letting the fermentation finish and chilling until I pitch in three days? Also, I just realized my growler for the starter is a half gallon so it looks like I'm working with 1750 ml starter volume.
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    Wyeast smackpack & yeast starter

    Mr. Malty says I need 283 billion yeast cells. No stir plate but I do have a 1 month old daughter so we will give it a good vigorous swirl every two hours overnight and then even more frequently during the day. My thought is start tonight, chill in 24 hours (Tuesday night), decant and add fresh...
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