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I've got a batch of this ready to bottle and I'm debating on using swing tops. I'm going to bottle it still and am wondering how well the swing tops will keep a seal for aging. The plan is to bottle age another 6 months. Any help is much appreciated!

I made a 1 gallon batch of this 7 weeks ago. I'm probably reacting to quickly as this is my first attempt, but it has not started to clear and all my fruits are still at the top. I did go out of town for a couple days and did the unthinkable and turned the thermostat to 56F. Could this be my...

So I went on a weekend vacation an forgetting I have 5 gallons fermenting I dropped my thermostat to 56 for almost 3 days. The temp on the fermenter was 58 when I got home. It has been going since 11-9 do I have anything to worry about with the yeast or should I pitch some more?

Revvy How long do you allow it to bottle condition?

I have soaked vanilla beans in vodka for Pumking clone and added both beans and vodka, no noticeable of flavones or anything that I could tell from doing that. I have soaked some oak chips in Woodford Reserve but did not add that with the chips I added fresh at bottling time for a RIS.

Thanks for all the input guys

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I found someone offering this on Craigslist and asking for an offer to be made. I am looking to get into kegging and have no clue what this would be worth. All the equipment is used. What would you offer if it was for you? Thanks Dual Gauge CO2 Regulator Steel CO2 Tank Soda Keg (2) Gas...

The answer to thi is probably something I've read over in the last 200 pages but I am converting a 10 gal gatorade cooler, made by Rubbermaid. Everytime I set it up and fill to test it I get a small leak coming from the bottom side. I am following the original design and specs. Have tried...

Mine has both brix and sg on it. Was just trying to help anyone reading not to make the same mistake I did. I did not realize that once alcohol was present that you had to convert your reading. I went as far as calling Midwest supplies to see if my refrac was defective because I kept getting...

Don't make the same mistake I did with my refrac. I thought I had stuck fermentation on 2 batches because the refrac said I was at 1.040 on both batches. They do not measure gravity once alcohol is present. Hope this helps anyone thinking of getting one, they are a great tool, just don't lose...

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How long do you keep your yeast on hand?

Try adding spices @10 or 15 rather than @60 To me cinnamon gives off a bitter taste/aroma the longer it is boiled

How much fruit extract do you typically add? I am doing a triple berry wheat for my father and am close to bottling. I'm totally unsure of how much of the flavor extract to add. I am using blueberry, raspberry, and boysenberry.