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Homebrewing

The how-to, recipes, equipment, tips, trouble-shooting and other needful things for those intrepid people who choose to ferment their own special blends of beer.

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What is alpha amino nitrogen and how it helps during brewing beer?

Nitrogen is the primary growth limiting element for yeast. Therefore, the more nitrogen, the more yeast. After first using simpler nitrogen sources the yeast moves on to amino nitrogen.

Where can you buy Ceres beer in the us?

ceres beer is not imported in the us, unfortunately

What are the traditional ingredients for Albanian millet soft drink?

Flour, sugar, water and yeast are the traditional ingredients in Albania's millet soft drink.

Specifically, millet flour and then water are combined in a large serving jar or pitcher. Baker's yeast is stirred in. The top of the container is covered with gauze, for storage in a cool place.

The ingredients need three (3) days in order to ferment. Then sugar is added. The mixture is stored in a cool place.

The drink is served cold.

Is it legal in okla to make homebrew?

YES!!!! There are several homebrew supply stores in OK that can get you started. So relax and have a homebrew.

How old do you have to be to brew beer?

The laws may differ state to state, but generally speaking you must be 18 to purchase brewing supplies in the US. Even though the age to purchase and consume alcohol is 21, when brewing beer you are actually creating wort... it's not an alcoholic beverage until it completes fermentation. As far as actually brewing it at home, I don't believe there is a specific law regarding the age, other than the examples I mentioned above.

How long can a keg of coors light last at room temp?

If you are just storing it, it will probably last as long as it would in a can. Once tapped, you would be lucky to get 36 hours at room temperature. Less if you're using a hand pump tap.

What are the Ingredients for home brewing?

  • Malt extract (sugars extracted from barley or wheat)
  • Grain (barley or wheat, typically toasted)
  • Hops
  • Yeast (ale or lager varieties)
  • Water

Other minor (optional) ingredients

  • Irish moss (seaweed)
  • Honey
  • Cane sugar
  • Fruits and spices

How much water is lost when boiling a gallon of water?

If you boil water long enough, all the water will evaporate. However, since you posted your question in the Homebrewing category, let's answer the question with that in mind. If you're making a 5-gallon batch, you can expect to lose at least a gallon during the 90-minute (or longer) boil. When I'm making five gallons, I don't actually boil the whole five gallons. I usually boil three to four gallons and then add enough sterilzed water after the boil to equal five gallons. This helps in the rapid cooling process, which is essential in causing the "cold break," an important step in beer making.

How do you drain a keg?

Easiest way without having to modify a keg would be tosiphonout the liquid. If the spear is still installed you will first need todepressurizeand remove the spear.

Why is it important to maintain a stable temperature when making wine?

The purpose for keeping a stable temperature is to allow the yeast to perform it's best. When you leave yeast in colder temperatures the fermentation process slows down and can even go dormant. If it is to hot, it can kill the yeast culture. You want to keep it a little be higher then room temperature.

hope this helps!

When brewing beer a recipe call for a 5 gal boil is it ok to use 3gal and will that change the out come?

It will work, however you run a higher risk of darkening the malt extract and your hops will not "saturate" as well as in a higher volume boil. (I.E. slightly more hops will be required)

Can you get sick from drinking alcohol made of yeast and sugar?

You can get sick from drinking any alcohol, regardless of its origin. Alcohol is toxic (poison) to humans, that's why it gets us drunk and why drunkenness is called 'intoxication'.

Why are the people in Massachusetts so boring and by-the book?

cause everyone turns old and grumpy, even most people in their 20's too. And they all do drugs and the girls are dried up like old ladies. And everyone just stays in their house and there is nothing fun to do anyways.

What is the average salary per hour and month in Canada?

On average, residents in Canada bring home $928 weekly. That would equal to $3,712 monthly, that would equal to an average hourly wage of $23.20.

I don't want to go blind. Will bread yeast create Ethanol?

Yes. Special beer- or wine-making yeast are selectively bred for taste and alcohol tolerance, but I have been using ordinary baking yeast for home brewing for years, with great results.

How much distilled liquor is legal for family use?

It is illegal to distill alcohol for either personal or commercial use without a federal license to do so.

How many cases are in a 5 gallon keg?

A case of twenty four 12 ounce beers is 24x12= 288 ounces. Five 128 ounce gallons is 640 ounces which is 640/288 cases = 2.22 cases or 53.33 beers.

All organisms that sexually reproduce exhibit behavior that encourages reproductive activities from the opposite sex Why would this form of behavior most likely be naturally selected?

The organisms that have the most attractive quality (i.e. brightest feathers, or best fighting skills) mate the most often and therefore produce offspring with the same traits.

Organisms that have behaviors that encourage reproduction would be more likely to reproduce.