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So that's about 2 tablets for 5 ltrs, which is kinda high. I wonder if the sulfite is inhibiting fermentation.

Filter it perhaps?

Campden powder? How much is a gram?

+1 on that. It's also far easier to do final sweetness or acid adjustments if your nose isn't burning from alcohol.

I'm not sure what a dilution would get you. Try it with a small sample if you choose to go that way. Restarting a stuck fermentation is a bit more involved than just dropping more yeast in there. See page 44 of this document: Yeast Handbook

Indeed they do! Thank you. :mug:

I'm aware of the carrier constraints and the USPS rules. I've shipped crown cap beer bottles to comps before with the baggies and bubble wrap etc. I list them as "bottled water". But a big 750 is different. Those egg crate things are OK but the outer box needs to be robust and I don't really...

I want to ship a 750 ml bottle of my mead cross-country from Connecticut to my sister in Alaska. I'm asking about shipping containers - is there a proper shipping container for this?

Both the Tilt and hydrometer agree. DV10 is a low foaming yeast and the Tilt has been dead on. Yeast can't assimilate nutrients after about 9% ABV and I'm past that. I guess it's lucky that I overshot my OG by a few points - I'll still have 11% ABV even with the loss of .005 points.

Let's hope that that's true. I will oak it for 3 months and oaking usually adds a perception of sweetness. That's why I like to do the back sweetening after oaking. I'm OK with 1.005 final gravity if it's not too sweet due to other factors.

Posting a blog on my current project. It's a Tupelo traditional with Lalvin DV10, and it's not going quite as expected. I was shooting for 11-12% ABV, OG between 1.085 and 1.090. Mixed 4.3 gallons of water and 14 lbs. of honey, expecting 1.090. Ended up at 1.098 per the hydrometer, 1.096 per my...

And where does one acquire such a thing? I've never heard of them.

Sorry, but I disagree. I have items in my cart at a number of sites and this is the first time I've ever been hounded to address them. An occasional reminder wouldn't be so bad but a daily occurrence is over the top. Most sites do honor their unsubscribe option but NB's link is non-functional...

That's exactly what my thought was. Yet even without the valve it leaked out. I suppose I could return it to Lowes and say WTF, but I'm too lazy.

I bought a sous vide widget just for that purpose -

Bingo. Well said.

The Homer lid fit just right. Click, click, done. I'm wondering if the lid I was using actually was for the bucket.

I've used Northern Brewer for years and have always been happy with their service. A recent experience however leaves me with a bitter taste in my mouth. Let me explain - I ordered the famous Portuguese floor corker from them. Price and shipping were acceptable. Delivery was prompt. Packing was...

For what purpose?

Life happens. Right leg was amputated 2 years ago due to a blood clot. Left hip broke when I fell in my driveway. Between the hip, the prosthetic, and lower back issues I'm in pain most of the time. Lifting 50-60 lb. carboys isn't gonna happen any time soon. Got PT twice a week. Getting stronger...