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Another beginner here...so it goes without saying that I am by no means very knowledgeable...yet. However, I did have a carbonation issue with my first batch. So my question to you is did you stir after adding the priming sugar? I did not on my first batch and is what I'm chalking up as my...

Okay...so i swirled and re-pitched some dry yeast a week ago, saw no noticeable activity, and re-checked gravity today. It is still at 1.032. Could this be finished?

Thanks much...very informative! Cheers

Sorry...not real sure what your referring to by grainbill?? showing my rookie colors:) This is a kit (NB Bourbon Barrel Porter) http://www.northernbrewer.com/shop/bourbon-barrel-porter-extract-kit.html

Sorry...not real sure what your referring to by grainbill?? showing my rookie colors:) This is a kit (NB Bourbon Barrel Porter) http://www.northernbrewer.com/shop/bourbon-barrel-porter-extract-kit.html

Ok..so haven't gotten around to re-pitching yet. I did check the gravity again today and is now only down to 1.032. So I am going to get more yeast, do a starter, and repitch tomorrow. My question is would I need to raise the temp?? Is currently in the basement at around 67-68 deg. Thanks

Thanks much y'all!!

So it appears that my local homebrew shop does not have the slap pack..they do however carry White Labs London Ale Yeast (Liquid Culture)...will this work? Would i need to do a starter? Thanks

Thanks all...so I should use a starter and repitch? Could have sworn I've read elsewhere that starters were not necessary for dry yeast? Please advise so I don't continue with this thinking.

Thanks for the reply..any particular yeast? re-pitch the same as the first? Thanks again!!

Two weeks after brewing a bourbon barrel porter (Northern Brew) I am getting a gravity reading of 1.034. The OG was 1.075. From what I have read, I understand the FG should be around 1.024? Just wondering if I should add more yeast? I originally only added 1 pack of Danstar Windsor Ale Dry...

Just threw mine in the fridge..using a 3 piece airlock..no suck back at all. Though it did take at least a day to get down in temp.

Yeah..I was wondering about 'suck back'...so far my air lock is still full (3 piece), although it's only gotten down to 50 deg overnight. Guess I'll keep an eye on it throughout the day. Also, do i have to let it warm back up prior to bottling??

So would it be bad to only do for 2 days? Figure it'd be better than nothing.

Thanks...Just threw it in the fridge. I plan on bottling Sunday evening, which will be 2 days...guess it couldn't hurt even if not long enough. think I'll try the gelatin next time.

Thanks for the suggestions! I may try the gelatin...will throw in the fridge for a few days at least!

Also, if i do cold crash..would 1-2 days be okay?

Yeah..my main concern is the hops, and carbonation..although crystal clear beer sounds like a good reason alone.

Ok..So i'm close to bottling my second brew..Chinook IPA My first brew turned out ok..most of my bottles were not carbonated and some too much..chalking it up to not mixing the priming sugar Anyway, back to my question. I dry hopped with pellets (no bag) 5 days ago and plan on bottling in the...

OK..so i read in another thread that the beer had to be put in the fridge a few days to fully carbonate (of course after at room temp for a few weeks)..Is that so? I basically have been putting them in the fridge for a few hours prior to drinking..t