Actually the reason for the tinier bubbles is the nucleation and interfacial surface tension properties properties. Nitrogen nucleates easier and forms smaller bubbles. I know this from my days in polyurethane foam production.
Looks like you are using water from a well. My well water looks similar. Dilute 1:1 with distilled and add back calcium. Check your mash ph and see if you’re in the right range. How’s your mash ph now?
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Me that 10 beers is a lot of beer. My cardiologist would be worried. So, how old are you? If your like 25, you could handle 10/day. If you’re 65 you probably have a hell of a beer gut. I drink 2/day unless I travel then it’s beer free.
I have found that automatic dish washer detergent works as well or better than one. I toss 2 packets into a dirty primary fermentor full to the top with hot water and soak overnight. Clean any residue with a soft was cloth & rinse. Sanitize with star San.
I brewed a saison with this yeast last year. I had the same problem, stalled at 1.04. I had to add a bit of safale dry yeast to get it finished. Once it finished though the taste was fabulous. Dry fruity and tart. However next time I brew a saison I will try the French 3711 and see if that...