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This will be much better than the shake method I've been using! I'm in!

As I'm looking today, the amount of bubbles/foam has decreased a lot. I took off the airlock and readjusted it to be safe. Any thoughts on if this is a problem, and if it is what I should try doing? Thanks

Hey PT Ray, Should have specified; I meant no bubbles. I checked right now with a light, and there are spots of (what looks like) foam/thick bubbles, covering a good portion of the top layer. Any thoughts? Early indicators that things are going correctly? Thanks!

When should I start worrying/do something if I don't have fermentation? Still nothing...

Thanks for the comments and the help! And yeah, should have clarified on that; I was referring to air lock activity, and I'm using a carboy.

Hey everybody, I recently brewed a sweet stout, and had a couple questions: 1) I didn't add the lactose yet, and am planning on doing before boiling (along with my dextrose). What is the best method for doing so? Boil in water (how much?), and then toss in bottling bucket? 2) I'm not...

Okay perfect, thanks everybody!

But why do you never seen that in beers you buy? Is it natural to have a layer of sediment after you bottle and let sit for 10-14 days?

What about trub in the actual bottles? This is what happened to me on my first batch... is there anyway to avoid this?

Okay, perfect; I'm adding ice bottles now. Thanks again! Excited to see how my brew turns out in 3-5 more days!

I used Safbrew T-58 Yeast. Here are the instructions: http://www.fermentis.com/FO/pdf/HB/EN/Safbrew_T-58_HB.pdf Since I did the second option (pitched dry yeast), what does it mean by "mix the wort e.g. using aeration"? And thanks for the suggestions! Will make sure to buy a turkey...

Thanks for all the responses! Feel a lot better about my batch now! Some responses: 1. To clarify, the batch is in a carboy, which I have placed in a big bucket from Wal-Mart; the temperature of the water is 76 degrees. Any thoughts? 2. How am I supposed to get the liquid out of the carboy for...

Hey everybody, recently brewed my first batch (Belgian Dubbel) and am excited to try it! :mug: Had a couple issues with brewing, including: 1. Boilover (what a mess!) 2. Sat around for four hours waiting for wort to chill without realizing that I could give it an ice bath... Despite...