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Thanks again for the info Tom. I'm starting to learn quite a bit. A few more extract batches using yeast starters and then I think I'll switch to all grain brewing. Just need to get the hardware setup.

Thanks. A blow off tube will be standard from now on. Hops are a pain to remove from drywall once they have dried to the wall. Sorry for the dumb question, what is viability as it relates to yeast?

Yeah, that will be the last time I use bleach. I'd never heard of using vodka before finding this forum yesterday. Thanks.

Hi, This forum is great. Exactly what I've been looking for. So on to my question. I'm on my second batch of beer. Here's what I did: 1. Boiled Arrowhead Spring water (about 3 gallons). 2. Added Heferweizen malt extract from a kit purchased at Osheas brewing (love that place). 3. Added boiling hops ...