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Hi, I've brewed about 25 batches now - all extract - and am usually really pleased with the results. Every batch I've brewed until this one has needed a blow off hose. I'm brewing a kit that I brewed before and it blew off but this one just has a layer of krausen about 1 1/2 inches thick. The...

Hi, I brewed an Imperial Wit on Monday. Extract, 1.5L starter with Wyeast 3463-Forbidden Fruit, OG 1.072. I aerated well. It fermented nicely with only a couple hours lag time but now there are only about 2 bubbles a minute in the airlock after only 72 hours. I pitched at 65 and it fermented at...

Hi, I'm brewing the Northern Brewer Imperial Wit extract today. OG 1.073Yesterday, I made a 1.6L starter with the Wyeast Forbidden fruit smackpack. The last few batches, I've taken to using a similar sized starter and then pitching a compatible packet of dry yeast with it to ensure full...

I just brewed a double IPA recipe with 12lbs. of LME and 1 lb. steeping grains. Last time I brewed this recipe, I didn't quite get the attenuation I wanted so on impulse, I added 1 cup of table sugar. Can someone tell me how much this will affect the final product in terms of taste and...

Hi, all. I know, I know - most of you always make a starter. I do too for high gravity brews. But I want to brew the Northern Brewer Double IPA kit tomorrow (1.084 OG) so there is not enough time until then to make a starter properly - I don't think. I am planning to use a vial of White Labs...