Recent content by flashcdog

I just want to second what LLBeanJ has been saying to you regarding minerals and PH. PH was perhaps the last thing I really paid attention to but since I have increased my efficiency to 80% +. I am a full volume mash guy too. I also use RO water and get mine from one of those Glacier...

I only use 04 and have brewed this half dozen times and tastes great every time. Never use wlp004 but mine always come out great.

Gavin... dumb question here. When you say slurry you mean everything at the bottom yes? I know stupid question but I am most interested in simplifying the yeast harvesting process and I have read several threads where the definition of slurry is questioned. BTW I read your BIAB setup and...

A question about fermentation... We just brewed a 5 gal version last night and pitched US05. It is sitting in the primary at 68F and already yeast is kicking. Here is my question... I have to go out of town for 10 days after about 9 days in primary, should I leave for the extra 10 days...