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Can I take it from 68 degrees to 40 without problem? Sent from my iPad using Home Brew

I like that idea. I'm going to ferm for 2 weeks and dry hop for an additional week then CC. What temp is preferred for cold crashing? Can everyone assure I will still have enough yeast to carbonate during bottling. This will be my first CC, but I am eager to do so and clear up my brew.:mug:

Jahdub, do you keg? Would cold crashing be a problem if I bottle? What s your process for cold crashing? I appreciate your help. Sent from my iPad using Home Brew

I just brewed an all grain version of this. My question is how long should I leave in primary if I'm skipping secondary, before bottling? I would also like to dry hop with two oz of Simcoe, too much? When should I do the dry hop? This is how I ferment in the garage in the cold. Sent from...

I like that boydster! That's a great way to turn my mistake into a positive! I'll let you know how it turns out. Sent from my iPhone using Home Brew

Do you think instead of an Imperial IPA I will have more of a regular IPA?

I checked my log again... My first runnings of the 4 gallons I used was a little lower than 1.08 (1.078), my batch sparge used 4.5 gallons and that came in around 1.05. It seemed as though I had much more 1.05 running than in the 1.07 range. My OG after boil was 1.061. I basically didn't use...

I know I had too much water because there was water left in the tun after I brought my boil kettle up to 6.5 gal. Pre boil was around 1.055, which after an hour boiled down to about 5.5 gal at 1.062. I think my mash was too thick, since I only used 4 gallons of water. I have not calibrated...

My efficiency usually comes in around 75-80%, beersmith said it should have hit 82.8. The grain was crushed about a month ago, my first runnings had a refractometer reading of about 1.08, which seems low. 1st and 2nd runnings were around 1.060. After boil I hit around 1.062 or so.. I think I...

I just finished a brew with my Father and Brother, on my deck on a beautiful summer night! Can't beat it! However, I missed my OG... Grains include 14lbs of 2-row pale, and 2 lbs of Crystal 60. I mashed with 4 gallons at 152 then batch sparged using 1.3 and 3.3 using 185 degree water to...

Do you think 168 is hot enough? Sent from my iPad using Home Brew

My recipe is calling for a batch sparge in two parts. It says to use 1.23 and 3.38 of 168 degree water for the batch sparge. Does that mean to use 168 degree water for the sparge or to bring the grain temp up to 168? Im sure this has been answered before but I can't find it.

What type of Fertilizer should I use?

http://images.nationalenergycenter.org/vspfiles/love2learn/kitinstructions/americanimperialipa(ag).pdf This calls for 60min Sacch rest, which I understand. I usually then vorloff, and drain the tun completely, then add the rest of the water and let sit for 10min then batch sparge. This...

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