Recent content by fierceredbeard

Cool I checked it yesterday and it was where it needed to be. The only reason I'm moving it from my primary is that I want to get a porter going in the next couple of days for the new year so I'll need the primary...guess I could've used the 2ndary and just cold crashed in the primary. Maybe...

ps....I just need to learn how to be patient

Thanks for all the info. I let it sit an extra day and checked the gravity. It's sitting about 1.020 right now. I'm going to try to let it sit a couple more days before I transfer it for a cold crash. I'm gonna try to see if it'll hit 1.015 like the directions say. I saw very little action...

thanks for the heads up. I've got a 6.5 gallon primary bucket, I'm wondering how fast the lid would get worn out. I've done about 9 beers total with this current set up. Appreciate the help!

Awesome thanks!

Thanks for the response. I'm certain that the tube of yeast wasn't expired or very old. Usually everything I get from the store is really fresh. Unfortunately I don't know the expiration date on it...tossed it in the trash that night... I've usually kept everything between 70-75 degrees for...

I've read a few similar problems through out this site but I can't find an answer I'm completely satisfied with...with that saying here's the problem... I brew from kits from the local home brew store and I haven't had any problems with fermentation starting to date. Usually everything...