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  1. jeffceo24

    Hop Creep Second Fermentation?

    I brewed an IPA (OG was 1.061-1.062) used Cellar Science Cali Dry Yeast and have been fermenting at 67 degrees in a mini fridge. Fermentation took off and was vigorous. I used a blow off tube because an airlock wont fit in the fridge, it was bubbling constantly for 2-3 days. Beer cleared up and...
  2. jeffceo24

    How many weeks @67 deg Cali Dry Yeast 1.061 OG IPA

    It is a Simcoe SMaSH IPA. What is the recommended temp to raise it to to finish fermentation? Thank you
  3. jeffceo24

    Keezer Condensation

    I think you will always get condensation just from opening the lid. I have been using a small container of Damp rid and it absorbs most of the moisture and lasts 6 months to one year.
  4. jeffceo24

    How many weeks @67 deg Cali Dry Yeast 1.061 OG IPA

    Hi Everyone, How many weeks in fermenter? 2 or 3? I used Cellar Science Cali Dry Yeast and have been fermenting at 67 degrees in a mini fridge with an Inkbird. Fermentation took off and was vigorous. I used a blow off tube because an airlock wont fit in the fridge, it was bubbling constantly...
  5. jeffceo24

    Less than 5 gal into fermentor, top it off?

    Thanks for all the tips guys, I appreciate it!
  6. jeffceo24

    Less than 5 gal into fermentor, top it off?

    Made my first BIAB batch yesterday. I had a 10LB grain bill and 4.5 OZ of hops in the kettle. I started with 7.5 gallons of water but I ended up with (guestimating) 4.5-4.75 gallons in the fermentor. The hops and grain absorbed more water than anticipated. The recipe should be 1.050 but I...
  7. jeffceo24

    Water Profile Help BIAB NEIPA/IPA

    Thanks Silver, great info. Do you adjust the pH of the water pre-mash or during the mash?
  8. jeffceo24

    Water Profile Help BIAB NEIPA/IPA

    Thanks Balrog! Glad to hear my water is a good water to start out with. Yep, no chlorine since it is well water.
  9. jeffceo24

    Water Profile Help BIAB NEIPA/IPA

    Thanks Silver Is Money. I appreciate the info! I'm new to BIAB but I am pretty meticulous when it comes to brewing. I like to control as many factors/variables as possible to have the best possible outcome.
  10. jeffceo24

    Water Profile Help BIAB NEIPA/IPA

    Hey Guys, I'm making the switch to BIAB from extract. I live in southern New England and have well water. My profile is (in PPM/mg/L): Calcium: 8.5 Magnesium: 2 Sodium: 5.4 Chloride: 12.2 Sulfate: 8 Alkalinity (CaCO3): 25 PH: 5.9 I will primarily be brewing IPAs and NEIPAs. I am...
  11. jeffceo24

    Slow or Stuck Fermentation on Experimental Pale Ale?

    Good point. Could be a lot of non-fermentable material. My bazooka tube was clogging as I drained the wort into the fermenter. I calculate 18 ounces of sugar per the guava package
  12. jeffceo24

    Slow or Stuck Fermentation on Experimental Pale Ale?

    First time for me, although our downstairs is cooler than usual. Thanks HomeBrewMasterRace, you must be on to something. I knew about the alcohol in the refractometer but I thought I had the right calculator to convert it. I just found another calculator here...
  13. jeffceo24

    Slow or Stuck Fermentation on Experimental Pale Ale?

    Hi Everyone, I made an experimental pale ale with an extract kit that was about 6+ months old. I used fresh US 05 yeast. The original kit OG should be 1.046 and 4.7% alcohol when done. I added 2 x 14oz packages of guava paste to make an experimental guava pale ale. I cut them in cubes...
  14. jeffceo24

    Ready for All Grain- BIAB or 5 Gal Igloo Mash Tun or...?

    Thanks everyone, I really appreciate the input! I already have a brew bag so I think I'll do BIAB for my first batch and go from there. Now I have to figure out my water chemistry. Thanks!
  15. jeffceo24

    Ready for All Grain- BIAB or 5 Gal Igloo Mash Tun or...?

    Hi Everyone, I have at least 6 extract batches under my belt and I want to move to all grain brewing. I just can't decide on the best method since I don't have any experience with it. I will be making mostly IPAs and pale ales. I have a 10 gallon kettle with a thermometer, bazooka screen...
  16. jeffceo24

    Cider very slow to start fermenting?

    Thanks TechFanMD and Maylor. You guys are totally correct. I can now hear it fermenting away in the bucket if I put my ear up to it. I can smell a little apple yeasty smell around the lid so it must be leaking around the lid somewhere. Hopefully the lid itself will be enough of an airlock to...
  17. jeffceo24

    Cider very slow to start fermenting?

    Hi, its my first time making cider. I put 5 gallons of pasteurized store bought apple juice and sugar in a 6 gallon bucket fermentor. (basically Pappy's Pub Cider with a little less sugar) I used one packet of Red Star Pasteur Blanc champagne yeast and 2 teaspoons of Fermax. The fermentor is...
  18. jeffceo24

    Yeast Starter, not much activity, did I do it right?

    Thanks Derp, I made it stronger to try to match the DIPA (Heady Topper Clone) I'll be making. Do you think I can use it on Friday and just keep it room temp until then?
  19. jeffceo24

    Yeast Starter, not much activity, did I do it right?

    Hi! I'm a newbie to yeast starters... I made a yeast starter with Omega OYL-052 (Conan DIPA) on Saturday morning. The pouch was about 4 months from the packing date and I followed the instructions carefully. I made a starter around 1.060 with DME. I pitched around 70 degrees and it has been...
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