Yup - I vouch for the gas method. Actually spoiled a batch because I kept transfering to different kegs. It must have been REALLY trubby as it clogged three kegs. At my wits end, I read this post and...
Oh! Unscrew the disconnects and swap em, then give a little blast?? Genius. 30 seconds vs...
Relationship of the activity of the yeast to the final ABV?? This may be off the topic - but I've been wondering about whether a lively bubbling batch will end up with a higher ABV. I've had some blow up and some just tick over for a few days and stop. I'm pretty new to this and don't really...