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I always aerated the wort and not the starter but when I starter aerating the starters it kicked everything into high gear. Since I started aerating starters all of my batches need a blow off tube where I never had to have one before. They also start up almost as soon as it is pitched.

Did you aerate the starter? I have found that works wonders.

kenb is correct. I noticed it almost immediately.

Does anyone know a way to modify the thermostat that comes with the refrigerator to go to higher temperatures. Is it a low voltage thermostat, or high voltage? If it is low I would think you could use a standard household thermostat. Your thoughts.

Hell 63 isn't warm. My dog needs it warmer than that.

Great! Got your confidence back? I've gone all out and did three more. They are finally smelling like they did before the scourge.

We're behind you buddy. All the best.

What are you, a fish?

2 seconds on any game and my eyes roll back in my head.

I make 19- 5 gallon batches and the last one is 4.9 gallons just to make sure I stay in compliance.

It will cycle more at freezing temps than at 65 degrees because there is a larger temperature differentiation from inside to outside.

I hate fruit flies. The hair on the back of my neck stands up now when I see one.

Why were you smelling a homeless guys belly button?

I just went through at least 12 bad batches in a row and trust me, the only sure way to get rid of an infection once it is in your fermenter is to scrub it good and soak it in a strong bleach solution. I can't be sure what started it but I can be sure that you won't shake it until you scrub...

I have just found out that I have way better results aerating the starter for 5 minutes with an aquarium pump. The first time I tried it on a Kolsh and had the quickest start by far. I Pitched a california ale starter after 24 hours and it blew through the airlock the next day. This has never...

Unless your brew partner is female and hot, I would operate alone. Don't forget to scrub the bucket. Also use a high concentration bleach soak.

It's probably OK.

I have two different ones and surprisingly they are within on tenth of a degree.

Throw a few bricks in it!

I love ya man!