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03-03-2009, 10:09 AM
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Not quite sure why you think my post is outside the group brew, but I understand your other points...
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Now I understand why I haven't seen any SG posts in this topic. I did not realize the brewers were keeping individual logs referenced in an earlier post - never done a group brew like this before. 
Now that I know that, I can go back and obtain the data for the fermentation chart. Still, it is more time consuming to locate the data in 3 different logs, rather than linearly in the main post. Yet, I do see a benefit to doing it that way as all the data is in one place...
It would be very helpful if reference links to each brewer's log were posted in a way that they always appeared in the most recent post. That way all one need do is read the most recent post, and then link to the individual logs to see the actual data... 
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03-03-2009, 10:21 AM
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...Here is my data: Equipment: Hanna pH meter calibrated on 2/22 with 4.01 and 7.01 solutions.
Feb. 22: OG=1.129, pH=3.84 (before yeast and nutrients)
Feb. 23: OG=1.117, pH=3.90 (after nutrients added)
Feb. 24: OG=1.090, pH=3.71.
Feb. 25: OG=1.079, pH=3.70
Feb. 26: OG=1.068, pH=3.80 (before nutrients).
Feb. 27: OG=1.050, pH=3.90
Feb. 28: OG=1.039, pH=3.94
Mar. 1: OG=1.032, pH=4.01
Mar. 2: OG=1.025, pH=4.05
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While I don't know the basis for this trend, I have experienced it myself when making meads that include fruit and / or juice (like cider).
It is good that you have the calibration buffers, but how often do you calibrate your probe? Do you also have the storage solution? Do you keep the probe tip immersed in storage solution?
BTW, is your Hanna pH phobe the Piccolo model? |
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03-03-2009, 04:24 PM
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03-04-2009, 04:43 PM
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Got my new cherries today.
Decided to stay away from the additives in those dried cherries.
Check my progress here
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03-10-2009, 12:41 PM
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I racked this on Sunday. My SG got down to 1.018 which was perfect for this melomel. At that gravity it really balances with the tartness of the cherries. I added some cherries and 3 vanilla beans. I used 2 Tahitian and 1 Bourbon bean. I split them but did not scrape. I love what the vanilla is bringing to the table. It blends in nicely with the Meadowfoam honey. It tastes quite good right now. If this finishes above 1.010, I think it will be perfect!
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Last edited by Poobah58; 03-11-2009 at 01:46 PM.
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03-10-2009, 08:13 PM
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Dude
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Just got my refractometer in the mail today. Does anyone see a problem switching mid-brew?
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03-10-2009, 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by dudasaj
Just got my refractometer in the mail today. Does anyone see a problem switching mid-brew?
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Not as long you have charts or a program to convert for you. Refractometers must be compensated for the presence of alcohol.
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03-10-2009, 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by dudasaj
Just got my refractometer in the mail today. Does anyone see a problem switching mid-brew?
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Not if you: - Performed a calibration check
- Recorded your OG
- Correct your readings for alcohol, my spreadsheet will do that but you'll need to adjust the input values for honey & water to match your OG
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03-11-2009, 07:32 AM
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Dude
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I'd be glad to have your spreadsheets. I have another spreadsheet, i downloaded it before i even had a refractometer.
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03-11-2009, 12:19 PM
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I'd be glad to have your spreadsheets. I have another spreadsheet, i downloaded it before i even had a refractometer.
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"My" spreadsheet is the one available from the Mead Making FAQs [honey.xls]... 
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