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It's been 6 days and fermentation has slowed.

I am brewing an ESB, which should ferment at 68F, however due to sudden increase in temperature in my area, the basement temperature is around 70F. So I am using a wet towel around the carboys to cool it down a little. My questions is how much of a temp drop should I expect from this process...

No, i was in 50s when I pitched it.

Update: Took a gravity reading after 48hr and as I suspected there was no activity, no change from starting gravity. So I pitched two packs of S-23 and after a day airlock is starting to bubble. Reading the responses, I believe my mistake was not pitching enough yeast, I should have made a...

I used two vials for 5g batch. Still it has no activity (bubbling in airlock), my homebrew store guy said that it is ok to not have any activity because of bottom fermentation and I should just take a gravity reading after 3-4days and a move towards final gravity will indicate fermentation...

I brewed Dortmunder export from Brewing Classical Styles, and per instructions I lowered the temp to 52f before pitching White Lab German Lager Yeast 830. There is no activity after 16 hours. Is this a normal lag for pitching at lower temp or did I do something wrong? This is my first time...

Thanks for the reply.

I am planning to add Cherry Puree in secondary for a Chocolate Stout. Do I heat the puree to sanitize it before adding, or just add it straight from the can? Thanks.

Can I get the code please? Thanks.

I would like the code for new kegs too. Thanks.

I will like the code too please. Thanks.

How much for Brutus ten with shipping to NJ.

If you decide to ship I will take all three.

If anyone in Central NJ is selling used 1/2 barrel kegs or knows of someone who's selling, I am looking to buy. Thanks.