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  1. Skipstr21

    Stirplate Vortex Question

    I'm getting ready to use my Stirplate for the first time to get some lager yeast (WLP820 Oktoberfest) ready to pitch. Mr Malty says I'll need 2 vials so I made a simple starter to get one vial of yeast going and hopefully double it's size. Next I'm going to decant, and add twice the wort and use...
  2. Skipstr21

    ABV a bit too high.

    What is the correct way to lower the ABV? I made Kolsch that was excellent except the ABV was a bit high for the style. I was shooting for about 4.6% but ended up with 5.73%. I did a single infusion mash at 150% for 75 mins. The recipe is as follows: 8.00 lb Pale Malt (2 Row) US-Rahr (2.0...
  3. Skipstr21

    CO2 vs. Liquified CO2

    I've aquired an older Coca Cola CO2 tank that says "Carbon Dioxide Liquified" instead of just Carbon Dioxide like my newer one. Is there a difference? It's probably a 20lb tank and is almost completely full.
  4. Skipstr21

    Stirbar/Flask

    What is a good source for Stirbar/flasks? stirbar.com has quite a variety. What length/shape is recommeded? All they seem to carry are polypropylene flasks. Will that work? Where can I get a glass flask? Is 2000ml the recommended size? :confused:
  5. Skipstr21

    Adding Hops to boil - In the wort or in a bag?

    What is the recommended method of adding hops to the wort during the boil - directly into the wort or into a muslin/boiling bag and then into the wort?
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