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Turns out it was 1.000. It still feels bigger maybe the dissolved co2.

Turns out it was dry. 1.000 but I still think it tastes sweet.

My bad, I don't ever check that, I would guesstimate around 1.010-20 by taste of the starter but I could be off. I should have one done in the next few days I will measure and post.

Maylar - I shoot for 1.038-42

I would also suggest that if you aren't going to store the yeast for a few days give it some time to gently flock out of the solution and pitch after decanting. when you cold crash it rushes the yeast to both build their glycogen reserves and to fortify their cell wall. in a beer the other...

Just did one, I have found that most of the honeys I have used fall in the 1 cup to 2 L range to hit the 1.040 OG. That being said It is very important to degas, Stir plates knock out the CO2 constantly but swirling every time you walk by also works. And to add lots of nutrients, I have been...