BBQBrew

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Brewed my first batch lastnight!! It is in the chiller and looks like it is going well...yeast is working hard!

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andre the giant

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Looks like a good batch. Good luck!

Yeast does work hard for us. Then it goes to sleep, or dies. It sacrifices itself so that we may have a pleasurable drinking experience. That's why I re-use the yeast whenever possible. It's my way of saying thank you yeast, for turning my wort into beer.

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Batch #59-Kolsch (Secondary)
Batch #60-Blueberry Ale (Primary)

DyerNeedOfBeer

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I do imagine its in the 'chiller' just as a storage location now? If this is your first batch, I would imagine its not a lager. Don't lower the fermentation temp. too low. Check the yeast pack / kit instructions for the temp you need to maintain for fermentation. If your just using this cooler to drop the temp a few degrees, then ignore this! Nice setup for beginning the hobby!

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DeRoux's Broux

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what did you brew up? looks good, and i dig the temp strip on the carboy. i need one of those puppies......

BBQBrew

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Just using the chiller to keep it between 65 - 72F...highs near 90F this time of year in Texas! I didn't want to pay the electric bill to keep my house cool enough to ferment indoors so I built the chiller so I can ferment in garage.

Brewed a Light Ale that came with the 'Deluxe Bottling Kit' from B3.

homebrewer_99

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I use the temp strips too. I have them on all my primaries and secondaries.

It saves you from dipping a thermometer into the brew and possibly contaminating it.

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