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Ok. I've just tried at least 4 different yeast pitching rate calculators in readiness to make a starter yeast for 22l of cal common, est OG 1.052 with one pack of White Labs WLP810 (MFG 16th Jun 2019). The problem is, i'm getting different yeast viability % ranging from 29% up to 92%. Why is...

Guys. My next brew will be a Kolsch (partial mash). Just looking at the yeast calculator and wondering what to set it at i.e. Ale / Lager / Hybrid? Theoretically, it could be any of those. Cheers Ian

If like me, you're partial to the odd BrewDog now and again, i searched for a clone recipe for Punk IPA. I was pleasantly surprised to find a free online book from BrewDog themselves of 215 of their recipes. Google 'DIY Dog from Brewdog ' to download. Anyway, has anyone tried the Punk IPA...

Ok, my first real yeast starter using 1 pack of Wyeast 1098 to make James Morton's (Brew) Oldy Worldy English IPA. I've plugged the numbers into Mr Malty - having gone for the recipe stated max OG of 1.066. Pack Mfg date is 15/10/18. It says 239 billion cells needed; 1 pack in a 2.7 litre...

So i did a Totally Tropical Pale from James Morton's Brew book. To be honest, for whatever reason, it's not hoppy or bitter enough for my taste buds. That said, it's beer, light and crisp. I dry hopped with 50g citra leaf for 3 days, which in hindsight, i don't think was long enough. Or maybe it...

So I’ve carbonated my first brew in my corny keg; a pale ale with about 2.4 volumesof CO2. The question is, once carbonated, do I turn the gas regulator down to pouring pressure and leave it there (about 5-10 psi) or do I isolate the CO2 bottle between usage? I’m thinking if you leave the gas...

For those out there that have bought James Morton's Brew book; i'm interested to know what your favourite brew is from his recipes. I nailed the Extra Extra Special Bitter (well nearly, a few bottles developed a little diacetyl after bottling). And the Of Kolsch was satisfactory, although next...

So today i've been trying to source CO2 in a 6kg (ish) bottle for use with a Corny Keg. The Mrs wants to buy me a keg and regulator etc for my birthday ;-) I live outside Glasgow. I contacted BOC Online but they said they couldn't open new accounts at the moment; no reason given. I emailed SiG...

Hi. I input an AG recipe into the Beersmith 2 tool i'm currently using, for a stout. The recipe steps state to primary ferment for 4 days, then secondary for 10. The 4 days primary is contrary to what i've read on this and other forums; is this correct i.e. do stouts have a short primary and...

I'm hoping to start using Hambleton Bard CO2 canisters to pressurise my 2 barrels but i believe i have to remove the centre pin from my S30 valves? Does anyone have any instructions on how to do this please? Cheers Ian