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    FG Reading

    Feb. 06- Brewed an English Ale. OG was 1.050 at 75F. I've had some concerns because there was no visible signs of fermentation this past week. No activity in the air lock. I was seriously considering re-pitching with new yeast. Feb. 11- Took a gravity reading this morning, 1.020 at 72F...
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    Will this work??

    I have an idea. I had a "chill haze" problem with my Pale Ale. I was told that this was caused by not dropping the wort temperature quick enough. This is my plan... I have a medium size box that I have lined with a trash can liner. I'll placed my sanatized fermenter in the box and added 1...
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    Shortage Problems

    I just bottled my second batch. With the first bottling, I was only able to fill 24 of the 22oz. size. The same happened on my second batch. If my math is correct...5 gallons of beer should produce 29 of the 22oz. bottles. How am I ending up so short??? That's 110oz short!!! What can I do...
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    Crushed Crystal Malt?

    1.)What is its purpose? 2.)When I steep it for 20 minutes the wort turns to an amber. Can I steep it for 10 to produce a lighter color? 3.)Do I really need the crushed crystal malt? I started my 2nd batch today. Brewers Best "American Micro Pale Ale." My Oktoberfest is progressing...
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    Concerns from a Newbie

    Yesterday, Aug 22, I started my first batch ever!!! I used a Brewer's Best German Oktoberfest kit. All went well however, today I have some concerns. 1) The fermenter temperature has risen to 79. Is this a valid concern or do I need to take some action? 2) The instructions with Brewers Best...
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