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As far as sparge is concerned... I tend to sparge the difference between my first runnings and my final pre-boil volume. Calculate your absorption rate, .11-.15 gallons per lb if I remember correctly. So if you get 3 gallons from first runnings, then I would sparge 5. Boil for 75-90 minutes and...

As long as there is enough space in the bucket, you're good!

Rarely would you ever need to transfer any beer to a secondary - unless of course you are dry hopping or adding fruit, chocolate, etc. IMO it's better to leave it on the yeast for at least 2 weeks. If you get into the 1.100 range, longer is better. Cheers!

As long as you build the oxide layer, no leeching occurs...

Can't have bottles in your carry-on so checked luggage would be the only option. Cheers!

The trub layer cannot be readily used as a measure on how well the yeast performed. You may not have transferred as much cold/hot break into the fermenter, maybe you didn't use as many hops, etc. What did you brew, what was the grain and hop bill, batch type, OG, etc.?

Such a small difference, topping off would be more trouble than it's worth... IMO of course.

Guess better safe than sorry... lol

Never had an issue using a blowoff tube that it small enough (approx 3/8" OD) to put directly into the stopper of the BB carboy. I guess that is why I like my Better Bottles... I believe carboys focus the krausen into the neck, more efficiently pushing it out the top. This compared to the...

Day 2 in the bottle? Way early to start opening bottles. Open 1 a week to see how the carbonation progresses. Full process will take 3-4 weeks (+/-) Cheers!

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Fermentation is like BBQ... low and slow is the way to go. After 5 or so days you could let it warm a bit to help facilitate with the cleanup if you so choose.

Looks tasty! Cheers! :rockin:

March sounds about right. I bottled a 10.6% barleywine back in early October. I opened a bottle a few weeks ago, totally flat. Opened one this past weekend, barely a wisp of what could be considered lacing, but the flavor changed dramatically. I figure it will be around mid-Jan before it can be...

Headspace isn't TOO lacking, but when you fill it that high, always go with the blowoff tube from the start lol :)

+1 to cluckk

Better look... thoughts?

I'll look closer when I get home. Looks menacing, potentially furry and wet. When racking, sample tasted splendid... I'd be okay with less vanilla/chocolate flavor if it means saving it from baddies.

Really hate to post, but this is a special beer I do not want to mess up... RIS OG 1.108 FG 1.022-4 currently estimated at 11.6%. Sat in primary for 3-4 weeks so last week I racked it onto 2 cut vanilla beans soaked in 100 proof vodka for 3 days as well as 8 oz of 60% cacao chips. Well...

Short answer: Primary for 2-3 weeks on the safe end. Use of secondary chamber is hotly debated, some do, some don't. I personally go from primary to bottling. Helpful items: Stir plate, O2 delivery system, and some way to control fermentation temperature