Recent content by MonkeyArms

Thanks kh54s10. I agree my starter wort was too strong. This was my first attempt at making a starter, and I followed these directions: http://howtobrew.com/book/section-1/yeast/preparing-yeast-and-yeast-starters He said it would be 1.040, but it actually came out at more like 1.066

Ok, and if at that point, I find the yeast has failed me, could I just add some fresh yeast and save the batch?

And, yes, I’m using a bucket. I can check gravity again today or tomorrow to see if it’s moving.

Hydrometer, and making temp adjustment calculation.

Thanks, everyone for the responses so far. Let me provide more details, as many have asked for. Starter, Step 1: 1/2 cup of DME, 1 pint of water, 15 min boil, cooled to 80 degrees, then added to container with dregs from 2 bottles of Oberon. Starter, Step 2: 2-3 days later, 1 cup of DME, 2...

My first post so apologies if the answer is out there. I see so many tips and tricks on yeast but none that apply EXACTLY to my question. I tried to harvest yeast from a couple of bottles of Bells Oberon and use that to brew myself a batch. I followed directions on Bells website...