Instead of investing in an whirlpool chiller, I'd probably upgrade to a stainless steel kettle with an Aluminum false bottom... Just my $0.02.
Only way you can really screw that up is to use too much priming sugar for bottling. Check out this link....
I have also done it this way, as well as weighing a hop bag in secondary. If doing it this way with the hops and yeast cake in primary, I will...
4-5 weeks ago I used my carboy sitting for around 6 months sealed up with a StarSan solution for my SNPA clone... No sight of any mold... Of...
Typically, I would suggest getting a couple of brews under your belt first, but if you want a sour wheat, go for it! There is absolutely nothing...
...and if it were hopped with Chinook and Simcoe, would it be considered a blend of Windex with "Pine"sol?
Mine took about 1 week for a 'zome from Midwest Supplies and about 3 weeks from my LHBS. However, there was a huge difference in the # of shoots...
...and if they grow out of control on the other hand? ;) I look forward to some pictures ACJ! Hope they come out great...
Return it...
...and to always check your grain on delivery. I remember one time I actually specified MW Supplies deliver uncrushed grain as I wanted to freeze...
I'd be more than happy with the replacement kit... Some places say they won't replace the full kit, just a particular ingredient (i.e....
You can try making a mead by adding a mass amount of honey in your fermenter. A combination of maple syrup, table sugar/brown sugar can also help....
For WLP001... I've used it before at 65 degrees F with good results. WLP001 California Ale Yeast According to White Labs... 68-73 are optimal...
IMHO, I think you'll be fine using 5oz, but if you think you're closer to the extra half gallon, an additional .25oz won't hurt... I'm pretty...
...that MHL was the (real) "Champagne of Beers". There are by far so many more beers deserving of that title.
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