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True! I assume if I add another vial I will need to make a starter?

OG was 1.06 for a 4.5 gallon batch. The vial said it was for a 5 gallon batch, why would I have under pitched? I appreciate all the help!

Guy at the local brew store said I could pitch it direct. Will that be a problem? The OG wasn't too high so I didn't think I needed a starter? What should my next step be? I just put it in the freezer at 50.

I made my first lager yesterday (got a temp controller for Christmas) and I am unsure on what temp to start the fermentation process. I am using the American Lager yeast from White Labs and on the vial it stated to start the fermentation at 70. I let it sit overnight at 70 (fermentation has...

Hello all, My third batch is currently in the Primary fermenting away. I had to switch the airlock out to a blow off tube as the fermentation was getting into the airlock. My questions is will the krausen that is currently on top of the beer and up to the airlock subside and fall (as with...

Going to use dried apricots. I was thinking I would puree them then freeze for a day or two before adding to secondary. Will leave in secondary for a week then bottle. Does this sound reasonable? This is my first fruit beer so I appreciate any feed back.

Thanks for the help. Frozen fruit never occurred to me.

I am currently brewing a light ale that I was going to add apricots to the secondary when I transfer. Turns out I am horrible at planning and apricots are not in eason and not at my local store. I have two option that I was hoping for some help with. 1. My local homebrew store has...

Thanks for the responses. Fermentation started with no issues. However, now I have another newbie question. It looks like very soggy bread is floating on top of my beer. Is this contamination? Or is this normal? https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/lBspxslaDQSxdk3owQKj-w?feat=directlink...

I made my first batch of beer last night (an Amber Ale) and I am patiently waiting for fermentation to start. My question, concern, is that there is sediment (trub?) at the bottom of my carboy but no real foam at the top of the carboy. Is this normal? I pitched dry SAFALE US-05.