Recent content by Beernut34

I had the same problem before I was able to control my fermentation temps, likely from the fusel alcohols. I've noticed a huge difference since I bought an old refrigerator and installed a temp control to regulate fermentation.

Thanks I have done the same and have never noticed a difference. Since I use a 2 stage fermentation I end up racking it off anyways.

So I've been reading a bunch of stuff lately saying that you shouldn't get trub into the fermenter. Ive always put my wort chiller in my brew kettle, cooled to the proper fermentation temp, and then dumped all but the last bit of spent hops into my primary fermenter and aerated/pitched my yeast...

yeah right, wife accused me of not shutting the bathroom door. :)

Great thanks!! Appreciate the help. Homebrews to you!

I am fairly new to all grain brewing but have brewed extensively with both extract and partial mash. I made a german alt bier two days ago using white labs german ale/kolsch yeast (WLP029). I made a starter culture and it showed signs of fermentation after just a few hrs. Today I noticed it...