Recent content by lawsonb

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Similar results in both partial and full volume boils and the volume measurements are based off of the sticker on the fermentation bucket from the brew shop. Never checked it to be honest. Sent from my iPhone using Home Brew

I have brewed 7 batches to date and have been over gravity on every single one by about .010 if not more (up to .20 over). I tested my hydrometer and it reads dead on 1.000 in tap water. Wondering if anyone has an idea of why I am always over gravity on these extract brews. Sent from my...

Also if anyone has advice on putting cocoa nibs and vanilla in secondary that would be appreciated cause I am thinking about going along those lines to add a bit to the beer. Quantity and times from experience would be appreciated. Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Home Brew

Have a RIS in the primary right now which had an OG of 1.125. Pitched a harvested WLP001 and has been bubbling away for about a week and a half and was wondering how long this should take to ferment out. I know the only way to tell you are done fermenting is with consistent gravity readings but...

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I was looking at a brew belt or something similar for fermenting. Do you put a barrier between the container and the blanket or is it in direct contact?

My first batch of an amber ale is currently in the bottles and is at the halfway mark. I am unable to maintain an ambient temp of 65-70 and is more in the 62-63 range. Will this affect the carbonation process? Do I need to leave it in the bottles longer for proper carbonation?