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I'm using K-97 for the first time in my conical - this batch is 35 gal of Dusseldorf Alt. Had a nice primary fermentation for about 10 days @ 63F, at which point I dumped some yeast but there just wasn't much settled out due to the top-cropping nature of this yeast. The beer tastes great already...

To clarify - I used 4 packages of yeast for 20 gal, but if i do the math that's only about 4x10EE6 cells per ml which is less than the recommended for a normal OG ale less than 1060. At 1068 the recommended is 12x10EE6 cells/ml so I'm confused on that one. i did aerate with air not O2 for 30...

I just put down a 20 gal brew of ale using grains and extract (DME) with Fermentis S05 yeast. The OG turned out a bit higher than expected at 1068 and I pitched yeast at 65F. The primary got going within a couple of hours and was active for about 2.5 days and temp rose to about 68F. Then it...

Just wondering if any one has experimented with hop extracts with any success. I believe there are some very sophisticated extraction techniques now.....

I hail from New Zealand now living in Utah creating quite a stir in my neighbourhood with brewing activities - not all approve!! I love it. Trying hard not to become a drunk bar steward as well as a fat one... Bottoms up!

Gidday all - just getting back into brewing. Went big with 27g SS conical and pump, kegs etc. Very gratifying to create beers that are drinkable, unlike college day attempts! Love the hobby.