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    Pitch temp

    Thanks for the input Nerd. Leaning towards chilling wort and starter in ice bath to 47-48, pitching and bringing both to 50. Am also using a new...
    Post by: KUBrewer, Aug 9, 2016 in forum: Fermentation & Yeast
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    Pitch temp

    Should the starter be at the same (4-5 deg below ferm temp) as the wort when pitching. Heard that should always try to pitch with starter and wort...
    Post by: KUBrewer, Aug 9, 2016 in forum: Fermentation & Yeast
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    Pitch temp

    Hey guys, am brewing a lager clone this weekend with Wyeast 2124 Bohemian Lager which recommends ferment temp of 45-55. (OG1.053-FG1.014)....
    Thread by: KUBrewer, Aug 9, 2016, 8 replies, in forum: Fermentation & Yeast
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    Slow start ?

    Ok after 5 days at 50 deg, absolutely NO activity, OG at 1.052 & at 5 days 1.052. Obvisously screwed up with only one vial of WL830 German lager,...
    Post by: KUBrewer, May 15, 2015 in forum: Fermentation & Yeast
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    Slow start ?

    Thanks for the input guys. Sounds like I need to start using a starter. This is my 6th batch and others were fine either with dry or smack packs....
    Post by: KUBrewer, May 13, 2015 in forum: Fermentation & Yeast
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    Slow start ?

    Yeast good through Aug 2015 5 gals of 1.052 No starter Oxygenated and pitched at 75
    Post by: KUBrewer, May 13, 2015 in forum: Fermentation & Yeast
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    Slow start ?

    Using WL830 german lager yeast in a Sam Adams clone. Recommended fermentation temp of 45-55 for this strain so have my primary in my wine...
    Thread by: KUBrewer, May 13, 2015, 14 replies, in forum: Fermentation & Yeast
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    Help quick !

    Its just a few drops that leaked out. Isn't the swelling just gas, not an increase in yeast volume. Also this is one of two packs I was using,...
    Post by: KUBrewer, Jan 30, 2015 in forum: Fermentation & Yeast
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    Help quick !

    Isnt it just co2 that gonna leak out. Wouldnt the actual yeast stay in bottom of pouch. Pin size hole at the opening notch of the pack. Buddy also...
    Post by: KUBrewer, Jan 30, 2015 in forum: Fermentation & Yeast
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    Help quick !

    Need quick advice, just popped my wyeast smack pack and felt squirt hit me on face and saw all over counter. Looks like seal broke when I hit it....
    Thread by: KUBrewer, Jan 30, 2015, 10 replies, in forum: Fermentation & Yeast
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    Starter

    Thanks for reply, just bought another packet of same yeast from a brew shop 30 miles away. Now have close to 200 bill cells so should be OK. Hate...
    Post by: KUBrewer, Jan 26, 2015 in forum: Fermentation & Yeast
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    timeframes

    I wont forget to prime, I guess the oxidation potential going from carboy to bucket to bottle is minimal right ?
    Post by: KUBrewer, Jan 26, 2015 in forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum
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