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I got some local, fresh, no preservative, cider 9 days ago. Got it up to 68 degrees. Did a yeast starter with SAFCIDER yeast and its been in a ferm chamber at 68 degrees for the last 9 days. I have done this exact thing many times now and the fermentation usually kicks in quickly and only...

Awesome, thank you. I have it back in the 68 degree ferm chamber now. Lets see if I can just leave it there for a couple weeks without messing with it (sampling until depleted :tank:)

It was Wyeast 3724. I can't remember the OG anf FG, but they were right in line with the kits recommendations. Took 5-6 days? Good strong fermentation and there was nothing at all to indicate any contamination or anything. Tasting it again, I think it may just need to be aged. I really only...

Shameless bump in hope of culturing some advice :)

I did a basic Extract Farmhouse Ale and added some local wildflower honey at flameout. Fermentation went well and a couple days after it was done, I threw the pail into my fridge and cld crashed it for 2-3 days. Then I racked it into a keg and set it at 12lbs. It's been in there for about 2...

What is you have a wine that is too acidic? Have 5gals of a 100% Concord grape wine from last years harvest. It's completely fermented and has been conditioning for almost a year in a carboy. I just tested the ph and it is 2.0! I see that 3.2 is a good place to be. What would you do in this...

That link says that I don't have permission to access the recipe. Would it be a big ask to request that you do a cut & paste of it onto the thread or even a screenshot? My hops are ready. I am picking them tonight. So it's just about go time!

Thank you! That is a lot more, but by the looks of it, I will have plenty! Getting excited to do this. Was just browsing craigslist for a mash tun. That might fix some of my issues. But I have made some great tasting extract beers and not sure if I need to spend the extra time and effort...

I have Crystal, Centennial, and Cascade hops that will be ready soon. Would like to use these to make a NE IPA in the 6% range. It's my first time using fresh hops. Hoping to build my own water from DI water (free source) and utilize some oats/wheat (can they be steeped?) for mouthfeel and...

One other thing I forgot to mention. Just to rule it out. This whole timeit has been in my FermFridge @ 66 degrees.

1 year ago I started a Maple Wine. About 2 gallons of Maple Syrup and 3 gallons of maple sap to get to 1.13 OG or pretty darn close to 1.13. I boiled it for a few minutes and once it got under 70 degrees I transferred it to a glass carbouy and pitched a packet of Montrachet. A couple days...

A month ago we did a brew day and had 2 batches planned. Never got to the 2nd batch. I inadvertently stashed my Safale US05 in my ferm chamber at that time. So the yeast packet has been in there at exactly 65 degrees for a month now. Is the yeast still good, or do I need to make a trip to...

Awesome! Thank you all for your replies. Can't wait for BrewDay Sunday! :tank:

My friend wants to brew a Pliny clone with me at my place on Sunday. Then he wants to take the finished wort with him 1/2 hour away to his house so he can ferment/bottle it there. Is this a bad idea? Should he wait and pitch the yeast once he gets home? Should this not be attempted at all...

Steelers are going down on Thursday night! :rockin:

Just tonight, I dry hopped a Pliny clone that I brewed. A couple weeks and I will be sipping this sweet brew and I am quite excited! :rockin: Trouble is, I have never actually had the real thing. I am curious to know: 1)What all the fuss is about and 2)How close I came to the real thing...

Looks like she is all done at 1.014. Been the same for a few days and no signs at all of any activity. I added the hope tonight. Thanks again to you all for your help. Tonight's sample is still delicious. This is gonna be awesome. I'm about to order another one of the same kits I think...

1.014 last night. Plan to check again Sunday and hopefully it'll be ready for hops.

It's getting near time to add the hops. I plan to check gravity again tonight (partly so I can taste test it :mug:) But I have 2 questions I just thought of. 1. You said to star-san the hop bag. After I soak it, do I hang it up to dry? Or do I just add the hops when the bag is still wet...