Recent content by chitownbrewer

I once had an IPA that stopped bubbling within a couple of days which seemed odd to me since I've always seen them stop at around a week. Anyway, I reracked it and the fermentation took off again. I think the first time around there might not have been enough oxygen in the wort to support a full...

We are brewing a stout today that will be at about 1.090 o.g. I have one packet of wyeast 1056 american ale xl. 125mls. Do I have enough or should I run and get more? Fast resopnse will be appreciated. Thanks all.

What was the temp of your wort when you pitched your yeast, florida temps can fluctuate a lot from day to night. Where you keeping it regulated at one constant temp?

I always make a starter for my yeast since I use the dry kind. I've done BB kits and they have come with dry yeast and I've done starters for those also. After I have added all extracts and started my boil I take a sample(about 1/2 a cup), cool it down to room temp. I pour my yeast into it I...