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Old 04-14-2012, 05:42 PM   #1
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European lager can and 3 pounds of pilsen dme. No bubbles out of airlock after 5 days. Temp is 51. Is this possible? Can I transfer to carboy and lager? Advise needed
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Take a gravity reading.


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Take a gravity reading.
My hydrometer broke. I just want to know.if its possible
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Buy another one.

Yes it is possible but a pretty risky conclusion to draw after five days @ 51, unless you pitched a crapload of yeast.
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