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Not sure why it got so low. Yes, it was all grain true to the original recipe. Mashed at 149. Used WLP500 with a starter. Fermented at 68 degs.

Thanks for the reply. Seemed like everyone else was finishing so much higher. I was afraid I may get poor results. I tried some today, it was ok but still very green as its only 2 weeks old. I will let you know how it turns out.

O.G. was at 1.080, F.G. 1.008. Too dry? Used WLP 500 Thoughts?

Thanks! I must have missed that somehow.

Is there a preferred mash temp for this?

Brewed this beer up a few times now exact to the original recipe. Going to brew it up again this weekend. I have some Marris otter and some US 2 row I am think of subbing out for the Pilsner. Any thoughts on that? Going to try using 1450 yeast too. I don't like changing more than 1 thing at a...

Looking for a simple and of course delicious Oktoberfest all grain recipe. I was wondering what current favorites out there. Probably going to try Yoopers recipe but maybe someone can change my mind?

I'm looking at brewing this up maybe this weekend. Wondering if the original recipe has changed much? Thank you John

Got it! Thanks guys!

I say, what do you have to lose? Go for it! Either way you will learn something.

Getting ready to finish my 15th gallon soon. Good stuff. I add nibs to the secondary to make it a chocolate milk stout. Funny thing, sitting on the porch at night I find that I have to cover the glass or I'll end up drinking a moth or two. They love swimming in it! I'd have some in every glass...

Recipe says batch size is 5.5 gal. Is that post boil volume before going into the fermentor? I'm pretty sure I'm going to give this a try this weekend. I've never made a beer this light, only doing it for friends and family. Very curious as to how much flavor it has...... Hope it's not too light...

I was wondering. Normaly if I pitch the proper amount of yeast, in this case 04, I can get to final gravity in a week or 2 at 60 deg followed a slow increase to 70. Can I cold crash at this point or should I give it a full month or so in the fermentor? Lately I've stopped using a secondary and...

Don't drink while brewing, only slows me down.....

It will be fine. Gas it back up and you will pick up where you left off.