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    Lager fermentation problem?

    Hello I have a question should I repitch or not. I have followed the same procedure every time but first time it seems that maybe something is not right. Brewed 3 days ago on Saturday. Beer type - lager, yeast W-34/70 two packages, wort 25 litres. OG 1,046/11,2 Redydrating with water @ 71 F...
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    Refractometer vs hydrometer reading

    Hi. I have used hydrometer so far. Now I bought refractometer also. After mashing refractometer showed SG 10.6. I converted this value using different tables and calculators and it is the same like 1.043. BeerSmith says even 1.041. Refractometer has also SG scale and it showed appr. 1.043. But...
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    What is this? Infection or proteins?

    Hello I have made 3 BIAB batches and in the last one I used irish moss. After fermention I saw this in my fermenter: Beer tastes good, smells good and is the clearest beer after fermention step I have made, but I have never noticed anything like that. Also not in in my 8 extract...
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    Infected?

    Hi. Another is it infected thread. Propably it is and I will dump this, but I'd still like to show this. Muntons Bock, one can, 2,2 lb brewing sugar. Replaced the original yeast with S-04. OG 1.039, FG 1.009 for two days. Fermented nicely 2 weeks. 66F. Smells good, like other 5 batches I have...
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    Planning first all grain, BIAB. Recipe feedback

    Hello. I have got all the equipment I need for my first BIAB. It is cool autumn here and nice time to try to make a lager. I have made 4 batches of ales using extracts so far. Our tastes are different but I'd like to get feedback for my starting recipe, is it ok for starting . Then depending of...
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    A little bit confused about Coopers' recipe, replacing sugars

    Hello Coopers European Lager is 1 can kit with lager yeast. Instructions: 1. use of 1kg Brew Enhancer 2. This contains dextrose, maltodextrin and Light Dry Malt. Dextrose and malt will ferment, maltodextrin will not, it adds body and head. 2. Alternatively, 500g Light Dry Malt + 250g...
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    Planning my firts all grain brew

    Hello I have some questions before starting my first all grain brew. My plan is to use BIAB and sparge water. I want to get 6 gal (23L) into the fermentor (low gravity < 1.050 recipe). I will use 13,2 gal (50L) kettle and start mashing with about 6,6 gal (25L). After mashing I want to hit 8,2...
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    Fermentation ready?

    Hello everybody This is my second batch. Muntons Gold 2 can pilsner, ale yeast. This is asked here million times but...anyway. Bubbling seems a little bit too active - 2-4 times per minute. It is 15th day and I bottled. Because the SG has been the same for 3 days - 1.011. Measured with...
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