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I obtained some rhisomes from Grumpys a couple of years ago, Chinook and Perle. I had mitigated success growing them (in pots!) in the first year. The Chinook did pretty well and I managed to crop a small amount (a large freezer bag full). The Perl didn't seem to like the heat too much and...

Thanks for your replies guys. I went ahead and did it anyway. I now realise it probably wasn't a very good idea since I have now found out crystal malt is rich in mostly non fermentable sugars (dextrins). I also added some sucrose and (boiled) baker's yeast to the starter "wort". I am pleased...

Hi, I was going to make a yeast starter in preparation for tomorrow but have just run realised I'm out of DME. The only thing malty I could find in my supplies box was some crystal malt... Could I use this to make a starter? Thanks, Joolz

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