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  1. bamnq6

    Lactobacillus contamination in regulator??

    Hello all- I pushed 5x kegs of seltzer over the weekend for my wedding. I force carbed at ~30 psi prior when carbonating at ~36 F... Several of these kegs rose in temp and pressure while waiting for serving. There is no check valve on my regulator, so several kegs back-fed pressure into my...
  2. bamnq6

    Checking a hydrometer

    G'morning- Anyone noticed a difference in hydrometer readings between StarSan and water? After I pull a sample and get a Gravity, I just fill the test cylinder with StarSan and plunk the hydrometer back in for a double check and a quick clean.... It wasn't until this morning that I...
  3. bamnq6

    Shorten Dip tube for Lagering?

    I'm got a munich helles that I'm prepping for lagering. I'm considiering 'natural fermentation' in a pin-lock keg whilst aging at ~37 degrees. Any of you guys shortened a dip tube to allow you to 'rack over' from keg to keg leaving precipitants behind?? I'd like to sanitize Keg A (with...
  4. bamnq6

    Yeast starters and a mess on SWMBO's stove...

    Alright there ladies and gents, yet again during my boil for a starter I made a huge mess of the stove top do to a boil over or four... You guys have any tips or tricks? Even if I'm watching the starter like a hawk I seem to make a mess..
  5. bamnq6

    First Lager Questions...

    Long-time lurker, first-time poster here… I’ve been brewing for about 3.5 years, all grain for about 2. I figure I’d take another step and try a Lager. I’ve got a 7 ft^3 freezer with a temp controller sitting at 50 degrees for fermentation. But I’ve got a realm of questions about a starter...
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