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• Posted in thread: Viability question on 03-27-2013 at 02:36 AM
  The viability on that vial is going to be very low, so even in a small batch it will be a big
  underpitch.

• Posted in thread: Going to try my first keg! on 03-16-2013 at 03:21 AM
  Yep, general steps are as follows:- sanitize any equipment used- rack beer from fermentation
  vessel to keg- use keg lube on lid o-ring to ensure keg lid seals well- attach and close lid-
  attach c02 to...

• Posted in thread: yeast pitch temp? on 03-13-2012 at 04:11 AM
  Agree with the first part, but not the second. I always take the yeast directly out of the
  fridge and into the wort, while the yeast starter is still cold. That way the yeast don't start
  using up thei...

• Posted in thread: yeast pitch temp? on 03-12-2012 at 04:29 PM
  Just using the yeast manf. guidelines. Says yeast should be pitched above 68F (no mention of
  high limitations as long as below 86) if on the wort and around 80F (+-6) to re-hydrate. If
  tossed in at 80...

• Posted in thread: yeast pitch temp? on 03-12-2012 at 02:19 AM
  Regardless of the type of yeast...pitch at or below fermentation temp.

• Posted in thread: yeast pitch temp? on 03-12-2012 at 01:58 AM
  Dont pitch until you are at or below your desired fermentation temp. Your pitched yeast
  (rehydrated slurry or starter) should be within 5-10 degrees of your cooled wort.

• Posted in thread: Does this look right? on 03-11-2012 at 03:45 AM
  It appears as though it's ready to be pitched into a large volume of wort. :)

• Posted in thread: First time yeast starter for 1.134 OG stout on 03-10-2012 at 08:14 PM
  Wow, lots of suggestions here. So...I have my imperial stout fermenting, the one I messed up
  the first time and lost too much volume to barrel age. Can I use the yeast cake from that to
  put into my ne...

• Posted in thread: First time yeast starter for 1.134 OG stout on 03-10-2012 at 01:08 AM
  You either need around a 5L starter (assuming you only use one vial; also assuming you're using
  a stir plate for continuous aeration), or pitch 2 vials into a 2 liter starter -- either should
  net you ...

• Posted in thread: Holiday 5 Cu.Ft. Chest Freezer on 01-05-2012 at 07:27 PM
  Yep -- this is exaclty what I have done. Build at least an 8" collar (10" if you want to ensure
  a little extra room), and you'll be fine. I have 2 ball lock 5 gal cornie's in the lower, and 1
  5 gal ba...