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Hey HoppyhoppyHippo... I hope you didnt use T-58 yeast on the Fat tire clone... If you did, better make that a cooler side ferment... like 64 degrees. Good gawd man, the T-58 is spicy. I cant drink any Belgians of any type now. I have some fattire clone in the fridge from several months ago.

Man! You guys are not loving s-04 like DR. Dre is not loving police. Sadly, I also don't care for 04. That's just me though. Not into beers with a fruity finish.

How's the RIS? If both are not attenuating the yeast you got is suspect

If your cheap plastic tap is like mine, make sure you are not partially opening tjhe tap while pouring. Pull the trigger full open or you will create a venturi effect. Use a rapid pull movement to full throttle. I pour at 5-8 psi. My set up is ball locks with 1\4 inch 3 foot delivery. Mine...

Quick! Send me that batch for inspection!!! Don't put yourself at risk! ;) I think your good. I'd let it rock.

Been brewing for 6 months. I am so glad I got an 8 gallon kettle from the get go. I find I am always doing 6 to 6.5 gallon batches. I want my 5 whole gallons when its all done and said! At least get a ball valve if you can afford it.

Hi. Just a quick thought.. Are you positive that the wort is not getting cold at night? Even one night of cold after the main ferment might have stalled the yeast. Winter has my fermenter a lot cooler than the summer. I have since install led a dual channel temp controller that operates a carboy...

Nice pic. I was standing in my garage, in the cold, in a very similar fashion. I cant believe how much more propane I used in the cold weather. I want to do an ESB next.

Only 2 or 3 points off? You are totally fine. Well within range. I was expecting to see you report 10 or more off.

I did an Irish red new years day! My 3rd AG batch. 6 gallons.... 1.052 OG. It's poppen good in the fermenter right now. Trying out the new dual channel digital controller. Missed this thread yesterday when I started a similar one. ;) first attempt at an Irish red.

I brewed my 3rd all grain batch today. Irish red. 6 gallons. :-) this was a great way to get the year started. Anyone else not too hung over to brew? If you brewed new years day, what kind of beer and why? I am a noob experimenting with different styles.

You guys are spoiled. No "real" moonshine makes it over here. Interested to hear how it turns out.

Nice! I am a keg noob as well. My keg is on its second batch. I absolutely love having a keg. NO MORE SEDIMENT IN BOTTLES! (If you want to take bottles somewhere)

I got a dual tap system for the garage fridge door. Also a stainless drip tray. Sweeeeeeet. BTW. You're going to love beer Smith 2

I am using a hydrometer. For the yeast I just pitched 2 packs. I tested some Sublimely self righteous the other day for FG and I came up with 1.014. I will try a huge wlp001 starter next time. Also a 90 min mash instead of 60 min.

Update: 4 days ago I installed a digital temp controler and a carboy heat wrap. Racked in to a secondary with most the yeast cake and set the temp to 70 in an attempt to roust the yeast. AND......... Nothing happened. I had even stirred the yeast up pretty good. Fg still stuck at 1.035. I am...

Thanks waddsworth. :) I know the mash temp was accurate for the entire hour. I have an infrared temp gun and I also used a standard thermometer and they matched. However, it is now winter in Sacramento and the fermenter has been cooler than all the summer time batches. I will leave the beer...

Brewed this on 12/2/12. Used Safale US-05 yeast. No starter.. (2 packs) 6 gallon batch. All grain. 148F mash. OG 1.081. Checked gravity today and its at 1.036. WHAT A BUMMER! Not sure what happened here. Especially with the mash temp I used. Thinking about re-pitching. Ideas?

You guys thinking hydroponic hops like I'm thinking hydroponic hops?

Check out the videos at beersmith web site if you have not already. They have some good stuff there. I still reference the vids every now and tthen even though I pretty much know the software. There is also a free trial. You can't go wrong.