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Grainfather Update after 4 brews: After my 4th brew, I am very happy overall with using the unit. I transitioned from Brew-in-a-Bag (BIAB), which was fairly simple and had just a few drawbacks. Grainfather Pros: 1. Fairly closed system. I am obsessed with sanitization and the immersion...

I have used this one with the immersion chiller. Had worked OK most of the time although seems to get slower with each brew. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003UXBGTI/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

I received my Grainfather this week. Solid piece of equipment although the safety mechanism for the valve creates a frustrating problem. Did the first brew today, :mug: Abbey Dubbel with 14 lbs of grain, heating the water for the mash was reasonably quick. It took about 30 mins to get from...

So grrickar, it was well carbed after about 6 weeks? I'll hold my breath then. I was considering carefully dumping them into a keg and force carbing. My OG was 1.080, FG 1.020 and bottle conditioning temp around 75. I had emailed Gigayeast and they said. "Hi Robert, Unless your beer is...

I also brewed a DIPA Heady clone and bottled 1 month ago with Gigayeast Vermont Ale Yeast. ABV 7.9% and used large carbonation drops. Just a trace of carbonation this week. Getting frustrated and considering adding dry yeast to each bottle. Most threads on the forum advise endless patience but...