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It looks like you are headed for 7% or more ABV, depending on your efficiency. If I understand correctly that you are brewing two 5 gal batches with that grainbill. If that is the case, 3/4 to 1 oz of citra should get you to 50 to 70 IBUs for each batch. That should be plenty as a first wort or...

In the original posting "F B" means Franco-Belges for the Pilsener malt. When I asked PJ about it he let me know that he was investigating other malts. To me it seems that the most important things about this recipe are: 1) The interesting mix of character malts that are simulating decoction...

This recipe has fascinated me since I first saw it. Now I'm ready to go. Planning two changes though. 1) This will get fermented on a big yeast cake from a prior batch, so some of the esters from underpitching may go missing 2) This will get a slightly more aggressive hopping with all Nelson...

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thanks dinnerstick. Now I can get to 68 F in the house. I wonder if it matters which yeast I use. My plan is to spin up a starter, pitch it while active with starter and beer both at room temp. Does this sound like the right thing?

The beer in question has been lagered at <36 F for several months. The diacetyl is still present.

I have a Pilsener that fermented nicely. Sadly there was no place in my house warm enough for a proper diacetyl rest. It is quite buttery. I am wondering if it would be possible to add yeast at this point and complete the diacetyl rest? If so, which yeast would be best? It was originally...

I am using these pots: http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR2.TRC1.A0.Xjarhill&_nkw=jarhill&_sacat=0&_from=R40 They are thin-gauge and very light. They are also magnetic, which is nice if you want to use induction heating. I had to solder at the handle rivets. One had...

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Any results yet?

This Maibock has been fermenting for over 5 weeks. It went for several weeks at 52 F. Now it is at a higher temperature. Gravity has stalled at about 1.030. Anticipated FG was 1.019. Can I keg and lager this now and expect it to finish? Any suggestions?

I think I got the pix right this time.