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  1. BigChzy

    Post your infection

    This just looks like yeast and hops to me. But, it's my first batch so I'm wondering what you guys think.
  2. BigChzy

    How do fellow Texans control temp during fermentation?

    Don't have the space or I'd probably go for a cheap fridge and an STC-1000. Right now it's about 75-78 or so in my apartment most of the time so I'm brewing a Saison without any temp control. I do have an Igloo cube cooler I'm planning on using as a swamp cooler for next batch and just...
  3. BigChzy

    How old were you when you started?

    Just started, I'm 28.
  4. BigChzy

    Hello from San Antonio

    Hello everyone. I'm a new brewer originally from Kentucky but I relocated to San Antonio about 6 months ago. Brewed my first batch last weekend after having read books and forums for the past few years but never taking the plunge. Now I've got a Saison in the fermenter and I'm itching...
  5. BigChzy

    Slanting yeast

    Glad to hear it. I got a bit distracted and let my pressure canner sit for longer than it needed too (like a couple hours longer) when the pressure was coming down before I taped up the slants. Was worried something had creeped in there.
  6. BigChzy

    Slanting yeast

    Made my first batch of slants on Saturday. They set faster than I was expecting, I think I'll use less agar next time. One thing I'm concerned about though is that there is some sediment in the bottom of nearly every vial. Is this normal or did they pick up some kind of infection before they set?
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