Recent content by gromet

74 F. Most recommendations I've seen are btw. 70-80.

Well, after 48 hours and re-pitching in to a new starter, absolutely no change from OG 0f 1.041. I assume this means my yeast is dead.

That would make sense. Barometric pressure would have to equalize in the absence of a perfect seal. Thanks for the advice all!

I've seen in a video posted on this forum that you should use aluminum foil instead of an airlock when making a yeast starter so as to allow air in. I have just made my first starter and covered it with foil. How tight should I wrap it? It seems like unless you just laid it on there it would...

I have read the "how to make a starter" thread in the FAQ. What is still not clear to me is how much of the yeast do you use in the starter wort? All of it or do you put some aside to pitch either concurrently with the starter or sometime after you've added the starter to the primary? I...

Thanks all! Not sure if this is the right place to post this but as far as my technique goes: I did a 2 gallon boil, steeping the grains at 155 for 30 minutes, brought it to a boil, removed from heat and added the DME. Brought to a boil again and added bittering hops then flavor hops after 45...

Hi, been brewing for a couple of months. My first batch was an unmitigated disaster and have my second, AHS Gold Seal California IPA, in the primary. I must say I'm already a fanatic and can't wait to soak up the collective genius of this forum! Cheers! G