Recent content by smokinj

As the previous poster said, 13 days is not very long. Beers very rarely ferment exactly the same. Even if it was the exact same recipe, with the same abv, at the same temperature carbonation time would likely be different.

No sparge?

Wait at least 72 hours before assuming that something is wrong.

Sounds like your yeast is just fine. If you post your recipe we may be able to get to the bottom of the high gravity situation.

I bought a CO2 tank at Harbor Freight in Topeka, and had it filled at Drop Zone(a paintball store) a few years ago. Probably not open on sunday, though.

Short answer, YES. As has been said,it'll be good anyway, but better with citra.

I like to add zest from a few oranges with 10 minutes left in the boil.

Can't you take a sample with your racking cane?

So it's in a keg? How long ago did you prime it? What temperature is it at? What are you using to serve it?

No. I wouldn't recommend doing anything until you've waited at least a couple days.

Sorry, double post...

Looks fine to me. Fermentation is a beautiful thing, but sometimes it can be ugly to look at.

It'll be fine. The general rule is to wait at least 72 hours before worrying about your fermentation not starting. To answer your question, no. Unless the topoff water was boiling the chances are very slim that it killed your yeast.

A pound is a lot. I won't say not to do it, but i think your results would be pretty similar using half that. A pound of hops is going to soak up a LOT of beer, too.

English Mild would be a good one. Orfy's Mild Mannered ale is a great, and quick, recipe.