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Thanks All!

I have not used this yeast before but, it did not build to a Kreusen and is floculating on the stir plate! Is this normal? Should I dump this? Thanks

Thanks for the help. The problem is the one on Amazon has two wires coming out of it. Mine has a jack that plugs into the back of the black box. Since I am not much of a techie I wouldn't know how to wire this direct. It is working but there is a loose connection in the jack that if moved...

I am in need of a new sensor cable. Anyone have any idea what to use for this? I emailed the mfg and have had no response.

I did pick up the yeast a local LBHS store. Thanks for the info at brulosophy!

That yeast is pretty old. I wouldn't use yeast that old. Interested to know if others have used yeast with that much age and what the results were.

First to answer the questions. My recipe was mostly pale malt, 6 oz of c60, 2 0z of c80 and 4 oz of special b. My gravity into my conical was 1.054 and the temp was 65f. I pitched three smack packs with 73% viability for 217b cells. The grain bill indicated 188b cells. I aerated with o2...

So I decided to brew at the last minute and didn't make a starter. I purchased more than enough smack packs London Ale yeast according to the "Yeast" book. Brew day was great except for the fact that some friends came over and the mash time lengthened to around 2 hours. I have an automated...

Has anyone tried this one: http://www.blichmannengineering.com/products/riptide-brewing-pump#slideshow-2

> Tipsy.....I am looking for a recipe for Pivo Pils...care to give yours? Thanks

Ritebrew has Maris for $54 for 55#. My lhbs is over $100.00. The alos have golden promis for $60 for 55#. Also, I am not impressed with the quality of CMC and would not buy again.

I put three vanilla beans cut in thirds and sectioned lengthwise, covered with vodka waited a week. Poured this tincture in secondary. Very good vanilla flavor.

Thanks for the info...it is appreciated!

Thanks stevehaun

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