Neomich
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I did my third batch Saturday and I'm still having issues. My stove just doesn't get hot enough to keep even 2 gallons or so at a decent boil. The last two batches I've even done late LME additions hopping it would help, but as soon as the LME goes in, it barely moves in the pot.
I know I should just go and get me propane burner but I'm not able to afford that right now. Christmas is coming so maybe Santy will be nice.
Also, it's my first ale so I filled a rubbermaid plastic tub half-way with water to keep the fermentation temperature down. Early this morning around 8, I dropped in a frozen gallon of water to keep it around 65. Apparently, it got the water a little too cold and activity stopped. I took the primary out for an hour or two and put it back in when the water warmed up. I think the water is reading 65 degrees or so. The airlock is bubbling nicely again so I think this will work.
I also used dry yeast. I re-hydrated it and everything. It was bubbling away nicely in less than 12 hours. I tried both liquids and dry and haven't had a problem with either of them yet.
I've got high expectations on this batch. I feel I worked out a few issues in my first one and I really think this one will be awesome.
I know I should just go and get me propane burner but I'm not able to afford that right now. Christmas is coming so maybe Santy will be nice.
Also, it's my first ale so I filled a rubbermaid plastic tub half-way with water to keep the fermentation temperature down. Early this morning around 8, I dropped in a frozen gallon of water to keep it around 65. Apparently, it got the water a little too cold and activity stopped. I took the primary out for an hour or two and put it back in when the water warmed up. I think the water is reading 65 degrees or so. The airlock is bubbling nicely again so I think this will work.
I also used dry yeast. I re-hydrated it and everything. It was bubbling away nicely in less than 12 hours. I tried both liquids and dry and haven't had a problem with either of them yet.
I've got high expectations on this batch. I feel I worked out a few issues in my first one and I really think this one will be awesome.