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Well, my OG was .004 low.

I ended up going with this profile. I made one goof up. I intended to add the sparge additions to the boil. I got ahead of myself and added them to the sparge water.

Cool, thanks!

You don't see an issue with the Gypsum addition?

Anyone?

Poured a pint (well... I'm almost to #3 now) of my Porter after carbing it yesterday with the SS Carb Cap and it is superb! Those are some great tips Yooper! How do you make ginger ale? UPDATE: #3

Picked up a SS carb cap last night. It's carbed and in the fridge for tasting this afternoon. Thanks folks!

That shouldn't be a problem. ;)

How does this water profile target look for a Watermelon Wheat? This is a 5.5 gallon batch - Batch Sparge Sparge additions will go into kettle. My first batch of this turned out really tasty using RO water, 3% Acid Malt in the grist and 3 grams of Calcium Chloride in 7.5 gallons of water...

I didn't sanitize the pitcher before racking beer into it. Could I still put it in sanitized bottles or flip tops with carb tablets or use a CO2 carb cap?

I kegged a Porter yesterday and had almost a half gallon left over that wouldn't fit in the keg. I put it in a pitcher and put it in the fridge. Couldn't bring myself to just dump it. (I did drink a pint). What do you'd I with your leftovers?

Thanks folks. Looks like my "Don't fear the trub" process is ok.

I stir mine every couple of minutes.

Joe Bonamasssa, Government Mule....

AJ deLange recommended distilled water to me.

I'm no expert but the Hach Pocket Pro+ is one meter recommended often and is quite a bit cheaper. I just purchased one and I'm happy with it so far. Easy to use.

Gaffers tape. Much stronger and......

So is creating a whirlpool by stirring enough to get results or do you really need a pump?

I'm driven to succeed in brewing my favorite style of Hefe as well. I'm really aiming for those sweeter banana notes. The Hefe I find to be my favorite (from a local brewery) describes itself as "balanced banana and Clive notes". I really notice the banana and I find it very refreshing...

Nope. I have always tried to get it into the carboy as soon as possible.