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I use S-05 & 04 90% of the time. I've found with 1.040 beers(or less) using either dry or starter to have the same results on FG. Once I went over 1.050 a starter was required.

I usually transfer the beer off the trub to secondary first, but put the nibs or syrups in first at the bottom. Both Mosher and Palmer I believe say to add mostly to secondary, Mosher for sure. Wouldn't syrups (that are heavy) just sink to the bottom on top of the trub. Trying going to...

I'm using mostly Safale US-04 and 05 for APA, IPA and Stouts. A friend just gave me a mini-fridge. I need figure out how to remove the freezer component, so my carboy will fit. Since I'm using the stick-on fermometers, could the temp at the core of fermentor actually be hotter?

I'm a noob home brewer and have done 7 batches using extract. The beer has been good, but as I learn more I'm finding temperature is my biggest issue. I primary ferment in a 6 1/2 gallon carboy at an ambient temp of 64-66 in my basement. After adding my yeast starter to my 68-70 degree wort...