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Those are some sweet temperature charts. Is there software/hardware available for recording temperatures like that?

I just brewed my first lager 5 days ago. I was mislead that a smack pack is all the starter you need, , ha! Well the pack did not swell, I pitched it anyway, and of course, zero activity in my glass carboy after 24 hrs. So I grab another smack pack, give it 2 days to swell/start, then pitch...

Solebs - thanks for the info, that would indeed make sense. I've learned my lesson now with my first lager,, go BIG on the starter. Like switcher experienced, I had zero activity, so I'm raising the temp from 50s to 60s and pitched a second smack pack. I was told these packs replace the need...

Why does my 2206 smack pack say to pitch at 65 to 72, but I've read that all the pros pitch at lager fermenting temps? I pitched at a slightly higher lager temp of 55°, two days ago. Glass carboy has zero activity. I bought a second smack pack now and is now fully expanded. Should I let the...

Why does my 2206 smack pack say to pitch at 65 to 72, but I've read that all the pros pitch at lager fermenting temps?