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re: Homebrewing: In-Process Thread
Posted on 11/8/13 at 9:57 am to BottomlandBrew
Posted on 11/8/13 at 9:57 am to BottomlandBrew
Bottled up my trial christmas ale last night...
My mash tun broke when I was mashing so I didn't get all the sugar out that I wanted, but Im hoping for the best...
My mash tun broke when I was mashing so I didn't get all the sugar out that I wanted, but Im hoping for the best...
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Posted on 11/8/13 at 9:58 am to BottomlandBrew
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I've had trouble in the past, but my last few times I used dry yeast it took off overnight. Belle Saison and S-04. I used to get long lag times with Notty. Haven't used that in years since they had a few bad batches come out.
I keep some S-04 in my fridge just in case.
Posted on 11/8/13 at 10:02 am to SouthOfSouth
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mash tun broke
How'd that happen?
Posted on 11/8/13 at 10:05 am to s14suspense
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How'd that happen?
It was the first time I had moved to a 10 gallon igloo and I moved my false bottom from my 5 gallon into it. It works fine in the 10 gallon, however I didn't have the pipes attached well enough and when I was stirring my sparge water a connection came undone. Stupid mistake. So I had to try and siphon out liquid because I had grains blocking mash flow.
Live and learn.
Posted on 11/8/13 at 10:09 am to SouthOfSouth
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I keep some S-04 in my fridge just in case.
How long will that stuff last. I've kept a s-05 in my freezer for a long time just in case something happened. Been a year or two now though.
Posted on 11/8/13 at 10:23 am to s14suspense
I think dry yeast will last a year or two. There should be an expiration date stamped on the back.
I always try and keep some on hand 'just in case' too.
I always try and keep some on hand 'just in case' too.
Posted on 11/8/13 at 10:23 am to s14suspense
I use dry yeast a lot actually. I keep it in the fridge and try to remember to rehydrate it before tossing it in. I have never had a problem with it at all. Typically takes off quickly with a short fermentation time.
Posted on 11/8/13 at 10:30 am to LSUGrad00
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Anyone else have bad luck with dry yeast?
I use it exclusively, mainly because I don't trust liquid yeast to be shipped during the hot months, nor do I have a local source for any. Not driving down to Brewstock in New Orleans just for yeast. Maybe I'll start using liquid once LA Homebrew gets up and running.
Posted on 11/8/13 at 10:34 am to BMoney
well shite.. It sounds like I'm just doing something wrong with the dry yeast. 
Posted on 11/8/13 at 10:34 am to BMoney
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I'll start using liquid once LA Homebrew gets up and running.
Yes indeed. That will be very nice. I've already spent >$50 there.
Posted on 11/8/13 at 10:46 am to SouthOfSouth
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when I was stirring my sparge water a connection came undone.
Happened to me once. I dumped the whole thing into my kettle, re-attached the hose and dumped it back into the tun.
Posted on 11/8/13 at 10:48 am to BMoney
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mainly because I don't trust liquid yeast to be shipped during the hot months, nor do I have a local source for any. Not driving down to Brewstock in New Orleans just for yeast. Maybe I'll start using liquid once LA Homebrew gets up and running.
I only use Liquid yeast. I get it from Austin Homebrew, and never had a problem with utilization even during the hot summer months. However, i do make a starter for every brew, with the liquid yeast and add some yeast nutrient. I don't trust dry yeast to work right away, even when rehydrated.
My last starter for White Labs Irish Ale was so vigorous that my starter had a blowoff. And then 1.5 days after pitching, i had an epic blowff even with a blowoff tube attached. I lost 1/5 gallon of beer due to blowoff.
I prefer white labs, as well, for my starters, compared to wyeast.
Posted on 11/8/13 at 10:50 am to LSUGrad00
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It sounds like I'm just doing something wrong with the dry yeast.
I feel like I've had better luck with dry than liquid. I make sure to re hydrate and stir into my beer, and I normally get good fermentation relatively quickly.
Posted on 11/8/13 at 10:50 am to BugAC
Also, i've made the decision to hold off and brew next weekend.
Brewing my kalaidescope of hops, christmas IPA. Mosaic, Chinook, Cascade, Simcoe.
Will probably make a starter Thursday and brew next saturday.
This weekend, i'll be making a smoked duck/smoked chicken and andouille gumbo.
Brewing my kalaidescope of hops, christmas IPA. Mosaic, Chinook, Cascade, Simcoe.
Will probably make a starter Thursday and brew next saturday.
This weekend, i'll be making a smoked duck/smoked chicken and andouille gumbo.
Posted on 11/8/13 at 6:01 pm to BugAC
New brew kettle. 52q. My MIL got it for me. Hand made from a guy in San Fran.
Posted on 11/8/13 at 6:04 pm to LSURoss
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New brew kettle
Nice. No valve?
Posted on 11/8/13 at 6:10 pm to Zappas Stache
No. Would of been cool, but she bought it for me with no input from me. I thought she did good!
Posted on 11/8/13 at 6:14 pm to LSURoss
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I thought she did good!
yep. and its easy to add a valve.
Posted on 11/8/13 at 6:16 pm to Zappas Stache
Still relatively new to brewing, but the valve would aide in racking to the carboy, right?
Posted on 11/8/13 at 6:29 pm to LSURoss
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but the valve would aide in racking to the carboy, right?
Yea. Set the kettle higher and and just drain it into the carboy. A Step drill bit is all you need to drill the hole.
Here is a pic tutorial.
LINK
Weldless Bulk Head Fitting and Ball valve
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