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    0min Hop addition with a plate chiller

    Is there any downside to using a plate chiller when doing a 0min hop addition? Does the beer benefit from using a [slower] immersion chiller when I've done a 0min hop addition (basically since it takes longer to cool down, does that extra time in the wort allow the hops to add more of their...
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    Ale Fermentation temp arguement

    My friend and I were having a debate this morning regarding proper ale fermentation temperatures. I argued that the "68-72 degree" range that is the basic "textbook" range for ales is the actual temperature of the environment that the beer sits in. My friend argues that those numbers represent...
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    First time kegger help!

    So I kegged my first beer last weekend. I set it to about 30PSI (Amber ale) and held it there for 7 days. Now I'm not sure what the next steps are. My beer pours only foam. I have read threads about "Turning the PSI down to 12 and you're good to go," but does that mean I purge the tank to...
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    Bulk age barleywine, do I need to re-pitch?

    I am brewing a barleywine this weekend, with a target OG of 1.110-1.130, and I'm considering bulk aging in a secondary for 3-6 months. What I'm wondering is how will I know when I move to bottle it whether or not to re-pitch some yeast? I would hate to not have enough yeast to carb up the...
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    Best bottles for aging?

    I've searched the forum, but haven't found any answers to the question: Does anyone have an opinion on what type of bottles are best used for aging? Is it more personal preference, or does anyone have experience in this matter? Thanks!
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