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Yes, I made a starter, but then noticed yeast bay say not to make one for yeast blends. Could that be reason?

Ah yes, band aid flavour and smell...that was it. Just checked my notes, and the FG was high at 1.016 so I added some US05 to the fermentation, maybe that was the prob. First time in over 100 brews I have had this issue, don't think it was sanitation. But, I will stick to vermonet yeast n...

Has anyone used this yeast? I made a lovely Red IPA at Xmas. kegged half and bottled half. Tonight I opened a bottle and it was off, I have never had a beer go off so soon. It smelt like some sort 0f chemical. Really odd as 6 weeks ago it tasted great. I am assuming the yeast is at...

Hi Weezy, how did you get on with the Mangrove Jack yeast? I have two packets but have just made a Steam Beer and a lager so was wondering if this could be used for a Pale Ale or an IPA, anyone tried that?

I don't stir now as the temp drops 2F and the controller cannot respond to the drop.

Thanks for the heads up on Spike, just checked their website. If they deliver to the UK I will upgrade with their equipment. SS Brewtech can't treat customers the way they have treated me and expect repeat purchase!

Guys, I've had my 10 Gallon MT and temp controller now for 4 months, and made 6 brews and also tested just liquor for 1 hour twice. I can confidently say the temp controller is rubbish. If you miss your initial mash temp it will not get you back on temp. It's takes ah hour to raise temp by 1...

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Great review, I have just purchased and I am testing mine, I have a couple of questions: 1. I have only added 15 litres (4 US Gallons) and had a start temp of 149.5, and a target of 151.0. Judging by your tests this heater should easily get to 151.0. But, after 45mins it has only gone up...