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I am actually a register professional mechanical engineer in 10 states.

I think you are right, I will leave it the primary. I have a feeling the Kraeusen will be there for a while. What do I do if it doesn't fall? Also, One question when it comes to priming sugar though if I leave it in the primary. I have been reading that boiling a small amount of water, adding...

Mechanical Engineer, Virginia Military Institute '99

Thanks guys for responding! The yeast is what is recommended for the kit, White Labs WLP530. The local supplier I bought it from recommended I pitch two viles since it is such a high gravity. So I did. I did achieve a boil for the recommended amount of time indicated in the directions. I...

I need to know if my beer is contaminated based on the picture. I am brewing a Belgian Abbey with an 8.2% ABV. This picture is taken after 8 days of fermentation. It is still fermenting consistently with bubbles in the airlock every 30 seconds or so. The main concern I have is the smell. It's...