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I will ask for a double crush from now on. It's a local shop in Phoenix. As its already in the mash tun mashing as I type, should I mash longer?

Will mashing longer help?

Seemed to me that there was still a lot of whole kernels

How's my crush? I have been chasing low efficiency. I asked them to set their mill at .028

I wouldn't expect it to go down any further with an O. G. of 1.070. If it does make sure your hydrometer reads 1.000 in plain tap water. (at approximately 60 degrees Fahrenheit)

It's fine. 1.021 was just a guideline. You got more attenuation. It may be a little dryer than the recipe and a little stronger but a lot of people (my self included) consider that a good thing. RDWHAHB

I thought the "Cloudy San" was a myth that was been debunked on here...

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Wow. Learn something new everyday. I was unaware that BMC was beer

Magnum is a very strong hop. (normally 14 - 15 % AA) Hence why .3 oz is sufficient for bittering

What was the O. G.? What is the S.G. at now? What makes you think it was stuck? You should leave it in primary at LEAST 2 weeks preferably 3 - 4.

Can you elaborate on something going wrong with the hose braid? I am trouble shooting efficiency and suspect I need a new braid but as far as I know as long as it filters out the grain it's fine, right?

Agreed. This is an outstanding recipe. In fact it is too good. 5 gallons only lasts me a week.

Star san is good as long as the PH is less than 3.5 cloudy or clear.

I would lean more toward fermentation temps 68 degree ambient air temp is probably 75-76 fermentation temp in the bucket. I hated my first 2 batches of beer. After lowering ferm temps to low 60's and doing full boils, they went from bad to awesome! The difference is just incredible.

Do you have sour water?

I sample my beer anytime I stare at the bucket for more than 4 minutes

As long as your ratio was correct when you mixed it, and the PH is still < 3.5 it should be good actually. I would chuck it if it has any particles floating around in it though.

How old is this sanitizer that you keep reusing?

RDWHAHB? Alright!