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  1. rolomo

    Concerned about a fast ferment using Saflager W-34/70

    Following up on this thread. No issues with the beer or the firmentation. Came out clean. Thanks everyone for the constructive inputs. Btw, the yeast packets were 2-years old, so thats why I went with three and a starter.
  2. rolomo

    Concerned about a fast ferment using Saflager W-34/70

    I'm experiencing a very fast fermentation using 34/70. I brewed a lite pilsner, 6 gallons net; pitched 3 packs of the yeast (I didn't have time to make a starter), and set the beer temp to an initial temp of 58f. After 24 hours I dropped the temp to 57. The next day, seeing the fermentation...
  3. rolomo

    Monk Fruit

    So I brewed an IPA about 8 weeks ago and back-sweetened with a Monk Fruit tincture that I had neighbors & family taste test using eye-droppers & 2oz shots of the lo-cal beer. Turned out well considering the volume that I poured at a summer kick-off party (yes, we were socially distancing). I...
  4. rolomo

    Monk Fruit

    Thanks. I completely skipped over the link. Appreciate goatee the direction. Brewing tomorrow. Will provided details and updates.
  5. rolomo

    Monk Fruit

    Glad to hear your feedback. Curious what form and content of monk fruit you used. I'm brewing a clone of Bell's "Light Hearted" IPA this weekend. In about two weeks I plan to back sweeten with a monk fruit that is 50% Mogroside V. The typical packages are more typically in the 25% levels and...
  6. rolomo

    Monk Fruit

    How did it turn out?
  7. rolomo

    Anyone know what effects pumpkin will introduce to the mash?

    I brewed yesterday with 4lbs of puréed pumpkin. PH was right on mark calculated by Bru’n Water, without pumpkin. I used 1lb of rice hulls and the sparging was slow, but flowing. Thanks for your thoughts!
  8. rolomo

    Anyone know what effects pumpkin will introduce to the mash?

    Other than starches, I’m curious about ph.
  9. rolomo

    Synek - warniing - beware

    Thanks for the input. Nice to hear a positive story. I am up and running. And, y are right, they have been very communicative about everything, right up until the WDC launch event, which was cancelled and then somehow still went on. I was supposed to pick my unit up at this event last...
  10. rolomo

    Bicarbonate vs Acid addition - Thoughts?

    Thanks Martin. Appreciate your input and spreadsheet.
  11. rolomo

    Synek - warniing - beware

    This unit was definitely different that the original regulator. The knob turned much further. Interesting that the regulator looks older than the one I received. It had a lot of scratches on the knob. But, hey, it works and it sits inside the unit and I can now pressurize the bags...
  12. rolomo

    Bicarbonate vs Acid addition - Thoughts?

    Thanks. I needed the reminder about the Buffer. It now makes sense. And I really appreciate the responses!
  13. rolomo

    Synek - warniing - beware

    Well, got a message from Synek. Maybe there is hope.
  14. rolomo

    Bicarbonate vs Acid addition - Thoughts?

    I'm brewing a Pale Ale and using Bru'n Water. The final water profile suggests a bicarbonate level of 110ppm. My "adjusted" water is currently at 60ppm and I have no further adjustments available to raise this level without seriously impacting the other characteristics. The estimated target...
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