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My second batch. Did an IPA kit. Didnt get an OG because my hydrometer had broke. It's been in the primary for three weeks now. Just took a reading and its around 1.017. It needs to get down to 1.010-1.012. The temperature has been a solid 68-70. Can I pitch more yeast? My volumes were a little...

I have a thief but dont use it now. Got some tubing that fits through the airlock hole, dont have to open the bucket lid now. I siphon it directly into a cheap graduated cylinder i got at the beer emporium and take a reading from there. I just make sure to get the hose about half way down into...

I'm by all means a beginner with this but your temp may be too low and its slowing the yeast down. Looks like the reading drooped a decent amount in a week, maybe move it to a warmer place in your house and see what happens. Just a thought, good luck!

Hello. I'm in the midst of my second batch, an IPA. I'm 9 days into It since the boil. I decided after reading this forum to forego my secondary fermenter. I used it with my first batch and the beer came out good but wanted to bother it as little as possible this time. I took a reading today...

Cool, I'll pitch tonight. Its a kit with extract. Thanks!

Hello, first post. I started my boil only to find afterwards that my hydrometer got broken since my last batch. Ouch. In can buy a new hydrometer tomorrow. Can I seal up the batch in my primary fermenter tonight and pitch the yeast tomorrow once ive confirmed my starting gravity? This is my...