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[Hello]

A sample of my stout and christmas ale. Both taste good, just struggling to get the stout to drop below 1.030.

 

[Channel66]

A sample of my stout and christmas ale. Both taste good, just struggling to get the stout to drop below 1.030.

What temp is it at? What/howmuch yeast did you use? What was the OG?

 

[Hello]

What temp is it at? What/howmuch yeast did you use? What was the OG?

It has been between 63F and 66F for 2 weeks. OG was 1.067 and originally I rehydrated US-05 and pitched it then according to random recipes using coconut, I should have racked to secondary after 7 days. I realized there was little to no activity so I took a reading. It was at 1.030.

Went to buy a carboy and the same guy who recommended I use US-05 and said I'd be okay (I showed him my recipe and the anticipated ABV of 6.8%) said I could dry pitch another package of US-05, so I did. While I know blowoff tube activity isn't any indication of something not fermenting, nearly a week later the reading remains at 1.030. The beer is at 64F, that's the actual liquid temp.

I wanted to see it drop a bit more before I racked to secondary, but now I'm thinking I should just do it.

 

[BGBC]

It has been between 63F and 66F for 2 weeks. OG was 1.067 and originally I rehydrated US-05 and pitched it then according to random recipes using coconut, I should have racked to secondary after 7 days. I realized there was little to no activity so I took a reading. It was at 1.030.

Went to buy a carboy and the same guy who recommended I use US-05 and said I'd be okay (I showed him my recipe and the anticipated ABV of 6.8%) said I could dry pitch another package of US-05, so I did. While I know blowoff tube activity isn't any indication of something not fermenting, nearly a week later the reading remains at 1.030. The beer is at 64F, that's the actual liquid temp.

I wanted to see it drop a bit more before I racked to secondary, but now I'm thinking I should just do it.

Try warming it up

 

[Channel66]

try warming it up

+1

 

[BGBC]

+1

woohoo! validation!

 

[DisturbdChemist]

Anything above 40 it's shorts weather just saying.

Disagree. I get shivers when its barely in the 50's. Been here my whole life so im warm blooded

 

[DisturbdChemist]

Damn straight!

He means coca cola not cocaine fuzzy. Lol

 

[WesleyS]

Damn straight!

I was afraid of that.

 

[Channel66]

Disagree. I get shivers when its barely in the 50's. Been here my whole life so im warm blooded

That would be cold blooded mate.

 

[DisturbdChemist]

That would be cold blooded mate.

True. True. I am as long as a boa constrictor

 

[tyzippers]

Disagree. I get shivers when its barely in the 50's. Been here my whole life so im warm blooded

Geez! I know guys in NWPA that wear shorts year round. I don't take it to that extreme, but my cutoff is around 40 as well.

 

[WesleyS]

He means coca cola not cocaine fuzzy. Lol

Well, actually...

 

[Hello]

Try warming it up

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Got it. I just turned on the heat downstairs so we'll see if the room temp can help out a bit.

I'm thinking next time I'll pitch two packages of US-05 if I am so inclined to use it on a big beer.

woohoo! validation!

LOL key!

 

[Channel66]

Got it. I just turned on the heat downstairs so we'll see if the room temp can help out a bit.

I'm thinking next time I'll pitch two packages of US-05 if I am so inclined to use it on a big beer.

LOL key!

It wouldn't hurt to also GENTLY swirl (read swirl not slosh) the beer to help bring some of the yeast back into suspension. Just gently rock the carboy trying hard not to splash and slosh it around.

 

[mcbaumannerb]

Got it. I just turned on the heat downstairs so we'll see if the room temp can help out a bit.

I'm thinking next time I'll pitch two packages of US-05 if I am so inclined to use it on a big beer.

LOL key!

Once it warms up, you may also try to swirl it a bit (taking care not to splash it - just to get some of the yeast back into suspension.) And I'm definitely of the camp that I'd rather spend an extra $4 on a beer to have it ferment cleanly, so definitely go with 2 (or better yet, use the Mr. Malty yeast calculator to take the guesswork out!)

 

[tyzippers]

It wouldn't hurt to also GENTLY swirl (read swirl not slosh) the beer to help bring some of the yeast back into suspension. Just gently rock the carboy trying hard not to splash and slosh it around.

Once it warms up, you may also try to swirl it a bit (taking care not to splash it - just to get some of the yeast back into suspension.) And I'm definitely of the camp that I'd rather spend an extra $4 on a beer to have it ferment cleanly, so definitely go with 2 (or better yet, use the Mr. Malty yeast calculator to take the guesswork out!)

Bet you guys coordinate outfits when you go out together too? Dontcha?

 

[wobrien]

Got it. I just turned on the heat downstairs so we'll see if the room temp can help out a bit.

I'm thinking next time I'll pitch two packages of US-05 if I am so inclined to use it on a big beer.

LOL key!

Also, I would try gently swirling the fermenter without splashing to get the yeast back in suspension.

 

[Channel66]

Bet you guys coordinate outfits when you go out together too? Dontcha?

How else would people be able to tell we roll together?

Also, I would try gently swirling the fermenter without splashing to get the yeast back in suspension.

Can't tell if just being a smart ass or was legit late to the party

 

[finsfan]

How else would people be able to tell we roll together?



Can't tell if just being a smart ass or was legit late to the party

we dont need details of what you two do when you are together! :cross:

 

[WesleyS]

we dont need details of what you two do when you are together! :cross:

Don't ask, don't tell...

 

[wobrien]

Can't tell if just being a smart ass or was legit late to the party

I should've used the wonky face instead. Legitimate smart-ass present and accounted for.

 

[WesleyS]

I should've used the wonky face instead. Legitimate smart-ass present and accounted for.

Good. You have to be at least a little bit of a smart ass to post in the alchy thread.
Or at least to fit in, you do.

 

[finsfan]

Drinking water still. Just placed my order for two 5 gallon bubblers from Norther Brewer, another BOGO offer and I couldnt pass it up this time!

 

[govner1]

Fat Tire- the only "craft" brew on tap.

 

[mcbaumannerb]

Bet you guys coordinate outfits when you go out together too? Dontcha?

At least we're coordinating with good information!

Having some water after dropping off a trade package at FedEx. Shipping is pricey - but the materials are getting ridiculous as well (bubble wrap, tape, etc.)

 

[wobrien]

Shipping is pricey - but the materials are getting ridiculous as well (bubble wrap, tape, etc.)

Do you work in an office and shred much? Instead of recycling shreddings, I occasionally bring them home and they make for good packing.

 

[mcbaumannerb]

Do you work in an office and shred much? Instead of recycling shreddings, I occasionally bring them home and they make for good packing.

I work from home and do my best to not use paper at all. I probably fill my shredder once every three months or so.

 

[tyzippers]

At least we're coordinating with good information!

Having some water after dropping off a trade package at FedEx. Shipping is pricey - but the materials are getting ridiculous as well (bubble wrap, tape, etc.)

I hear ya on the shipping! That's what's holding me up on getting your box out! It's been packed for a week now, but I gotta wait till pay day. KWIM?

 

[mcbaumannerb]

I hear ya on the shipping! That's what's holding me up on getting your box out! It's been packed for a week now, but I gotta wait till pay day. KWIM?

No problem. I'm looking forward to it, but I don't want you getting in trouble with the wifey for spending money on shipping!

 

[CliffMongoloid]

Unproductive day today... Prolly cause i got beer smith

 

[Remmy]

The Coff. Again.

 

[tyzippers]

No problem. I'm looking forward to it, but I don't want you getting in trouble with the wifey for spending money on shipping!

I know. She was complaining about not having food again. I suppose that's a good enough reason.

 

[WesleyS]

I know. She was complaining about not having food again. I suppose that's a good enough reason.

What the fook is up with women? Always nagging about needing food, heat, a functioning washing machine, their husband to listen to them....

 

[DrunkleJon]

What the fook is up with women? Always nagging about needing food, heat, a functioning washing machine, their husband to listen to them....

...and apparently when there are kids running around they need to eat, be bought clothes, be given more shots than animals, and have their rear ends wiped for them.

 

[mcbaumannerb]

hmmmm .... this smells suspiciously like that canned pork product.

One more water ... then I just might have to try one of those CCB hopped on the high seas Caribbean IPAs

 

[MrNickVT]

hmmmm .... this smells suspiciously like that canned pork product. One more water ... then I just might have to try one of those CCB hopped on the high seas Caribbean IPAs

What you have never heard of kava before?

 

[tyzippers]

...and apparently when there are kids running around they need to eat, be bought clothes, be given more shots than animals, and have their rear ends wiped for them.

Is it not socially acceptable to make a 6 year old who's almost 7 to get her own job? I mean she can read and do math. Kinda.:cross:

 

[WesleyS]

...and apparently when there are kids running around they need to eat, be bought clothes, be given more shots than animals, and have their rear ends wiped for them.

Oh, don't get me started. My 3yo daughter has at least 4 times as many clothes as I do.
I choose beer over clothing.

 

[MrNickVT]

oh, don't get me started. My 3yo daughter has at least 4 times as many clothes as i do. I choose beer over clothing.

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