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Reminds me of one of my favorite Malcome in the Middle scenes

A quick google and I found ABV x . 8=ABW So, it was 7.5% ABV

This is what I was referring to IBU Calc

You missed the utilization rate in the calculation - I don't have access to my formulas right now, but the utilization rate maxes out around .33 when you are boiling for 45 minutes or so. At boil times less than that utilization will decrease.

Nice - I've been looking into getting a pH meter.

I got some a few years ago, had similar issues and performed the mod described here Kegland Flow Control Keg Ball Locks? They've been working fine for me since

I remember when that was a good beer. I'd pick up a case or two each year until it became meh. Fun fact - My college buddy tried to make my daughter's first word be Doublebock - but it was dog. Following to see if someone has a recipe.

I thought I was on the right track with this http://braukaiser.com/wiki/index.php/Glossary_of_German_Brewing_Terms but nothing jumps out as a match to what you referenced.

Sounds like you might have a leak somewhere (or your CO2 tank is almost empty- actually both is most likely). It should hold steady

You need to keep the CO2 connected to the keg so it keeps the beer under 12 psi as it absorbs CO2.

I have a place that will look the other way and fill outdated small tanks - last time I got fills was $4 for 2.5# $8 for 5#. My main place is $21 for 20# and $25 for hydro testing

Welcome back. Glad you're getting back to hobbies after such a big disruption in your life.

Thanks Inkbird!

I use the output to purge my keg. Just add an airlock.

Not a dedicated space. My stuff gets stored against the wall next to my car. When I'm going to brew (I'm a morning brewer) I put my car outside the night before and roll my structure over to the door. Milling is done while my mash water is heating. While mashing I heat my sparge water and...