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I actually bottled mine today. I mashed at around the same temp. I think oversparging caused me to have a lower gravity, but I can tell you one thing. This stuff smells great and tastes great too...even in it's raw state. I can't wait to be drinking this.

I would say pretty much the same. The temp will be a problem. Although brewing an AG for your first batch is kind of brave. You should really have a better understanding of the process before you go AG. It's possible that the sugars you're measuring are not all fermentable and that your yeast is...

Look, if there is ample fermentable sugars in your wort, and you're using fresh yeast, and you know what to do so that you don't kill the yeast, it's inevitable. It's science....

Wulfonce, the idea behind aeration is that you want to introduce your yeast to a well oxygenated environment where they will thrive and perform. You do not want to introduce oxygen later on as it will cause oxygenation and introduce off flavors.

Apparently you people just don't drink enough! :-) I know I should be drinking HBs exclusively, but somehow I don't think that's the norm. I still need my Stone beers! If you save your own bottles, you should have plenty (unless you're selling your beers!).

Congrats on the first batch, Admiral! You got a still out back too? I got family down there somewhere and bourbon's always been a big favorite in my family. Anyway, sounds real normal. Although I don't usually get activity in 4 hours, it is certainly possible. Keep an eye on it though. Sounds...

OK, my next batch will be called Red Striped Vagina Ale!:fro: Ya mon!

Ryan, I'd say that the US-05 is better than no yeast at all. I would guess your yeast was old. When you rehydrated, did you do so at a safe temp and did you see any actvity (bubbling)? Some kits are notorious for having old yeast. I almost always use liquid now as I believe it's superior to dry...

Shearn, I usually avoid opening the fermenter until I believe fermentation is complete and I think it's good practice to open as seldom as possible. Looking through the thread there is a lot of good advice, but I think the most important advice one could give is for new brewers to really...

red, I don't see how this is possible. Unless you are taking measurements at extremely different temperatures.

Oh, so the yeast was WLP500 and no, I didn't do anything special with it. I did, however, use yeast nutrient for the first time. So far, I'm a fan. It's cheap and it does a great job apparently.

From BeerSmith to date. Gravity was actually a bit lower than expected but that was for OG and FG: Tripel Karmeliet Belgian Tripel Type: All Grain Date: 2/20/2010 Batch Size: 5.00 gal Brewer: Robert Butler Boil Size: 6.57 gal Boil Time: 60 min Equipment: Brew Pot (6+gal) and...

Wow, that actually makes sense! Thanks man! When I came home that day and found my primary all bloated it probably forced CO2 into my wort. Didn't think about that. And I wish I could relax, believe me. I've had sucesses and failures, but the science of brewing is something you just can't...

Yes, but with a gravity of 1.011 when I racked it and it's still fermenting 4 days later...well, I guess I was just a little surprised. I won't worry for now and I'll hope for the best

How is airlock activity not a sign of fermentation? Something is producing gas. If it's not the yeast I threw in, then it's either some other wild yeast, or some rogue bacteria, no?

I'm thinking I should just let it fly and settle down. I don't want to bottle too early. I suppose it's just the gravity that worries me.

I have an all grain Tripel Karm clone in the secondary and it spent 2 weeks in the primary (2nd day I came home and the bucket was bloated and the airlock was clogged. Fermented like crazy! First time I ever used yeast nutrient). It was still fermenting when I racked, but had a gravity of 1.011...

I don't see what putting it in at the end would get you. I couldn't find where you read that, but I wouldn't bother. If anything you could steep them in a sock post mash.

i was talking to cladinshadows, but that would be great. I think he's probably drinking his already. I just brewed a batch of Arrogant Bastard. Came out great! But this SSR is wicked good and I'd love to even get close to the real thing. Let me know. I may just go ahead and order the...

Hos did the SSR come out?