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I have this same thing going on at the moment with my wheat. Wyeast 3638 did not swell; pitched onto a high og wort, 1.084. Nothing for 2.5 days and then krausen and airlock activity. Three weeks later and still have krausen and activity. Took a sg last night and it was 1.018 and tasted...

Just broke 316 about five minutes ago, but I have a spare. If I break that tonight I will report back!

I have the same NB kit going in my primary. Used Wyeast 3068. It will be a week tomorrow and I still have krausen! I am doing the Jamil 62 degree temp control because I like the more spicy flavors. I'll start taking SGs next weekend to see how it is going. This is not a good hobby for those...

Chemical Engineer and JD.

Osmosis

I am happy for all of you who use SWMBO as a term of endearment. Warm fuzzies all around. I use it in the truest Horace Rumpole sort of way. Disobey Her and you risk life and limb, or worse. Eventually she will tire of my hobby and you'll see a new ad on eBay: "Complete brewing setup. Only...

Yes, that is exactly correct.

I have been practicing IP law for over twenty years. Bells was right. NB was wrong. The C&D letter was the right way to handle it. It was also the gentle way to handle it. Good for Bells. NB responded correctly by changing their mark. Good for NB. No one was heavy handed. Bells did what...

Meander Reservoir, perhaps? Yes, that is great water. And a great name for your next brew! Meander Reserve. Sounds catchy. Don't get caught by the rangers!

Thanks for the replies. I am brewing today and will report how things go with it.

I have a True Brew Irish Stout kit that I want to experiment with. If I add a half pound of lactose will I get something approximating a cream stout or will I just get a mess? Either way it will be fun, but one will be more fun than the other. The kit comes with 3.3 lbs hopped dark LME, 2 lbs...

Dougal & Sons. I'm Dougal and they're my minions, as in "Son One, lift the fermenter up onto the shelf. Son Two, wash that bucket." They're good lads.