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Brewed an IPA this morning, pitched WL001 via a 36hr starter at noon, came back at 5 and my carboy looked like this. Never had this before and was wondering if this is something others have experienced. I am guessing once the yeast start coming alive they will clean it up. Just so strange...

I was worried ya. Insulation is holding pretty well though I think. The temp is set for 38F and the compressor turns on for roughly 4min every hour. I do not feel any warmth on the walls or back. Time will tell I guess. Since it lives in our living room this was the only way I got the go ahead...

Yeast was Safale-04, OG 1.048, No other information on ferm temp other than what I have been observing. I know there is not much I can do now if I have messed things up. More just looking to see if I can brew again with these temps or if it would be recommended to wait until a colder ambient...

Ya there is something regarding the pride of a build that causes one to be opening the lid constantly to ensure everything is the same as it was 10min ago. Will do my best to leave it alone. Damp rid is available at a home building store or special order?

Traditionally I have kept away from summer brewing due to being on the top floor of an apartment building, no AC, and 25+C temperatures. Caved and did one of my staple brews after running out of home-brew early on in the season. Temp in the primary has been fluctuating between 72F-76F. Just...

Poured my first, and 5th, pint from it tonight. goodbye bottles. One question though. I put silicon in every possible crack, insulation, etc…but still getting a good amount of condensation in the freezer. Could there be another reason aside from an air leak?

After sticking strong to the bottling program for the sake of my friends and the whole 'sharing' process. I finally caved and can't bring myself to bottle one more beer. I live in Yellowknife, Canada (for the Americans, further north than Anchorage, so supplies can be an issue) and decided to...