It is best not to use aluminum for brewing, as aluminum reacts with acids in wort. This can lead to off-flavor formation, and some believe the trace amounts of aluminum which end up in the wort are not good for you, although this has not been proven. It is best to use stainless steel or enameled steel when brewing.

No. Never use aluminum for any part of this process as tea is acidic by its very nature and will leach aluminum into your tea -- NOT what you want to happen! Even plain water will leach aluminum out of the pot and into the water. Water corrodes aluminum, and the higher the temperature, the greater the corrosion. See similar questions...

Aluminum sulfate acidifies (reduces the pH of the soil). Some plants have a high requirement for microelements, which are more available in the acid pH range 4.5 to 5.5. These acid preferring plants include: Azaleas, Rhododendrons, Holly, Birch, Blue Hydrangeas, Blueberries, Begonias, Camellia's, Fuchsia's, Gardenia's & Magnolia's. Gardeners realize that the key to increased yields and a successful garden is knowing their soil pH and nutrient levels. See similar questions...

Pot metal is generally heavier than aluminum. If the part is light it is most likely aluminum. [back to top] See similar questions...

First of all, there's one thing we absolutely have to get straight in answering this question : the supposed link between aluminum cookware and Alzheimer's Disease has long-since been disproven. It was based on faulty science, but unfortunately the myth lives on. It should be noted in this regard that after the first time you brew in an aluminum pot, your beer doesn't even come into contact with the aluminum anyway. See similar questions...

Since there are no paper filters involved, you get 100% of the coffee's flavor. For press pot brewing directions, please see our brewing instructions. See similar questions...

In a teapot, loose leaves have room to fully circulate and expand in the water while they steep, giving you a fuller flavor. Tea bags and tea balls tend to restrict extraction and flavor. See similar questions...

Malted grain like crushed crystal or roasted malt must be steeped before the boil when using malt extract, as the husks in grain, if left in the boil, will impart harsh tannin flavors. The best way to do this is to put the crystal (caramel) or roasted crushed malt in a muslin bag, tie off the end, and put it into your boiling pot as you are heating up the water for the boil. Let it steep like a big tea bag, removing it when the water comes to a boil. See similar questions...

It is generally agreed that "The Complete Joy of Home Brewing," by Charlie Papazian is an excellent beginners text. Other find David Miller's "The Complete Handbook of Homebrewing" just as good for the beginner, as well as containing more information suited for intermediate/advanced brewers. I use both.Other texts include "The Big Book of Brewing," by Dave Line, which is a British text (with British & metric measurements), and "Brewing Lager Beer" by Greg Noonan. Mr. See similar questions...

This FAQ can always be reached in its most up-to-date form via WWW. The link is htttp://www.dna.lth.se/home/kurt/rcb.faq. Other specific FAQs (yeast, hops) can be found at ftp://ftp.stanford.edu/pub/homebrew. Spencer Thomas' beer page is http://realbeer.com/spencer. The humble author's home page is http://www.dna.lth.se/home/kurt/. See similar questions...

faster, easier and it cuts down on the amount of polish you use. EASY ALUMINUM POLISH is concentrated and a very little goes a long way. See similar questions...

Aluminum foil is probably the most convenient accessory of all. Foil can be used to cook food on or in. It also serves as a drip pan and heat deflector. Vegetables cook best when wrapped in foil. Foil holds in natural liquids, and foods cook moist and tender. Delicate foods such as fish fillets and seafood may be cooked on foil placed directly on the cooking grid. When spit-cooking foods of uneven shape, smaller parts that may cook too fast, may be wrapped in foil. See similar questions...

It will destroy aluminum. As a sugar beet byproduct, Rustbeeter™ is slightly acidic. This keeps the product fresh. There is enough acid in Rustbeeter™ to eat aluminum, but not enough to etch steel. Some. Rustbeeter™ will remove gun bluing and Dicromate. It might also negatively affect Damascus steel gun barrels. However, it does not affect chrome, galvanized, zinc or black oxide surfaces. No. Rustbeeter™ does not remove or damage black-oxide surfaces. See similar questions...

Aluminum is one of the elements that have the highest conductivity apart from silver and copper. Silver is too expensive. As for copper, oxidation takes place uninterruptedly, so that considerable corrosion problems arise within a short time. After being vaporized, aluminum in contact with the oxygen in the air forms a stable oxide layer on its surface which is less than 200 Å thick. See similar questions...

Aluminum is by far the best packing material for chocolate. It helps keeping it fresh for the maximum time and prevents most insects from attacking it. Although taking in traces of aluminum from dental fillings, cooking with aluminum pots or possibly getting a trace from the chocolate wrapper, we feel that the chances of 'digesting' aluminum from the chocolate wrapper is too minimal to be a health concern versus its overriding benefits it provides our chocolate bars. See similar questions...

Stainless steel is much stronger, will not corrode, and is nearly twice as expensive as aluminum. Furthermore, stainless steel's strength allows you to travel with the top up at higher speeds. For saltwater applications, stainless steel is well worth the extra cost. In freshwater environments, aluminum is probably adequate for your needs and much more economical. Our aluminum tubing is anodized to resist pitting and oxidation. See similar questions...

Few commercial metals can be extruded in as wide a variety of configurations with desirable combinations of physical properties as can aluminum. Aluminum extrusions provide a high strength-to-weight ratio, close tolerance, ease of joining, seamless manufacturing, uniform quality, excellent corrosion resistance, high electrical conductivity, excellent thermal properties, sustained recyclability, and suitability for a wide range of finishes. See similar questions...

Nasal irrigation has been recommended by medical practitioners in this country for over 100 years and has been used in some other countries for over 5000 years! If your child is old enough to cooperate in the use of nasal irrigation and it is used correctly, there is no danger. We recommend the plastic version of the Narial Nasal Cup® neti pot for children because it is unbreakable and the spout is slightly smaller and may be a more comfortable fit for a child's nostrils. See similar questions...

Depends on your pot. To measure your pot, fill it almost full with water (leave enough room for an infuser with tea leaves in it) and pour the contents into a large measuring cup. Divide the number of ounces by 6. This will tell you how many cups your pot holds. Use one teaspoon of leaves per cup. Some like to throw in an extra teaspoon "for the pot." Try it both ways and see what you think. It's personal preference. See similar questions...