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Does anyone know if I have to make a yeast started if I want to take yeast from the end of a primary fermentation and reused it immediately in another batch that has similar ingredients?

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D

Im brewing with wheat malt for the first time...

Do I need to do a protein rest during the mash?

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D

I havent started all grain yet, but im going to soon. So your grain isnt contained in a mesh bag when you are filtering the wart through? When Im making my wart, i have the grains contained in a mesh bag, should i take them out to make the grain bed or can i just filter the wart over them when they ...

I am a bit unsure about clarifying my wart. First of all i have not done it with any of my brews yet, so what are the advantages of this. Secondly, i have been reading about it a bit and im a little confused about the actual process. So as i understand it, you need to make a bed of grains to filter ...

I have a 7 gallon aluminum kettle, are there any disadvantages to using an aluminum kettle rather than a stainless steel? Would it be worth the money to buy a stainless steel kettle?

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Dan

I bought an activator pack and activated it, but it turns out im not going to use it now. How long will it last now that ive activated it?

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Dan

Im not entirely sure when i should add the honey. I would think to add it with 15 mins left during the boil. Any suggestions? (Im new at brewing)

Thanks slothrob, ill make corrections.

Hey, Im trying to make a blonde ale and came up with this recipe..

1.59 lbs. American 2-row
1.59 lbs. Belgian Pils info
0.07 lbs. Crystal Malt 40

Hey, Im a new brewer and interested in brewing some good wheat beers. I recently brewed a full bodied wheat from a kit at my local brew shop, but would like to expand my brewing experience. Anyone have any suggestions and/or recipes for a good wheat? Thanks.