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Growler fillups in San Jose/South Bay Area

So I just recently got a growler and so far so great. The only problem I am having is finding places where I can fill up. Does anyone have any recommendations as to location in the San Francisco Bay area (South Bay would be great). There seems to be…
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Why do lagers get made in tropical climates?

Lagers traditionally were made in the colder months and stored (lagered) in caves. As lager yeast prefers a colder fermentation and conditioning temperature than ales, why is lager regularly made in hot, tropical climates around the world instead of…
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Why were lagers invented?

What made brewers in the 19th century decide to start using bottom-fermenting yeast and cooler fermenting temperatures? Were they trying to solve some specific problem, like making the best of available ingredients or dealing with cooler-than-ideal…
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What's responsible for the "metallic" taste in Belgian beers?

Whenever I've had Belgians, I've tasted something metallic, especially in the aftertaste. It was especially strong in Lost Abbey's Judgment Day, a quadrupel. I thought it was something unique to me because no one knew what I was talking about, but…
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Rising a cold beer to room temperature

I have been told that once chilled, you should never let a beer come back to room temperature; what is the truth behind this? If again chilled, will the flavor be the same? Or how might it change?
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Which is the most expensive beer as of now?

As of the time this question being asked, which is the most expensive beer in the world? Is it available now? Is/was it available for purchase for general public? What is/was its price?
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How much is open fermentation affected by the environment?

If you had two identical brewing processes set up and left them both out for open fermentation, what would be the distance needed to create a tangible difference between the two? 10 miles? 100 miles? Anywhere with different flora/fauna or wildlife…
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What are the effects of draught beer pushing medium on beer's taste and quality?

For pushing of beer out of a keg to the line and faucet various media could be used. Usually they are gases which come into a direct contact with the beer like: carbon dioxide, nitrogen, carbon dioxide + nitrogen, air etc. The beer could be also…
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Is it possible to change the outcome of a beer in the fermentation stages?

I am brewing a batch of Amber Ale right now and I was wondering if it would be possible to put something in with the wort while it is fermenting in order to change it's flavor. Could I add in like orange extract or something along those lines in…
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Do different beers have a different 'buzz'?

Often with spirits people say that different spirits have different effects, eg bourbon makes people angry or trouble making, gin makes people emotional, tequilla makes people crazy, etc. Though this might be just psychological. Is there anything…
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Whats a good beer to have with steak and mashed potatoes?

What type of beer goes well with hearty, 'British' style dinners? What characteristics should I look for?
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Beer Kit - How long is it good for

I bought a kit over the summer from Northern Brewer. This kit comes with the malt extract and the grains (for color mainly). I assume the grains would be stale, so I could probably buy some new grain, but I guess the extract would stay good for a…
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Selling/buying limited edition beers online

I have some opened and unopened beer bottles that are limited edition and is not produced anymore. I would like to ask if there is any online store like eBay where I could sell these beers, opened empty bottles is OK to sell anywhere, but full…
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Craft Beer vs Real Ale

I've been following the craft beer scene in the UK for some time now, and much prefer true craft beers to real ales (and beers labeled "craft" when they have no business being represented in such a way). Comparatively, real ales I've tried have a…
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How fast do I need to finish a Hefe Weissbier Keg?

If I remember correctly, the website of Erdinger states their 'Dunkle Hefe' needs to be finished within just 3 days after opening. I know it isn't pasteurized but I wonder, can we stretch that a little? 3 days for a keg is kind of short.... Why is…
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