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Thanks for the helpful info Vale. I was able to use some refrigerated yeast/enzyme/beer to restart a stuck ferm in an Imp Stout, slow working but working! Brut #2 next, will add more beer residue when pitching as you suggested.

Anyone have experience with harvesting and re-pitching yeast containing Gluco enzyme additions? I'm trying a Brut IPA test series and want to use the same yeast and enzyme. My main question is how well does the enzyme perform after weeks in refrigeration and does it mutate the yeast in any...

Just finished my first 3 gal batch and it is not very good. Funky fruity smell and higher FG (1.009) than expected using EC-1118. Sanitized thoroughly, 2.5lb corn sugar boiled in filtered tap, used 10g Nutrient spread over 3 days, ferm'd at 68F. Has anyone had funky white wine like aroma and...

Sorry Jamestown. It must be fairly new or I've been brewing in a cave for longer than I thought haha, Conanicut Brewing

I'm so happy I read this post! I have been driving down to the LHBS in Wyoming RI all these years. Read your post and thought... 4?? yup there's one a short hop away in Middletown. Woo!! I'll be checking it out this weekend and may have to change my poll entry here. Thank you

Mostly online for me. The closest LHBS closed down a few years ago and the remaining one is in the middle of nowhere and higher priced. They do run outdoor brewing events which is a good idea to drive business. Bottom line is I try to dive down the cost of brew batches and rarely have time for...

I'm thinking of doing something similar to this from a local orchard's ground apples. Did you pasteurize the cider first? I'm concerned about bacteria getting a foothold before fermentation and producing off flavors or any other issues. Love to hear how these come out!

Thanks for the help. I just upgraded to a 15 gal brewing system, this eliminates one screw-up variable when testing the new gear!

Hey Yooper, you are on the right track. I was using a new refractometer, which was recently calibrated. Just tried a hydrometer and it's showing under .994. Lesson learned, don't use a refractometer for FG unless measuring Brix perhaps

Happy to find this thread! I whipped up 2 one gallon batches a month ago. On one, OG was a bit high at 1.112, but seems stalled out at 1.040. Maybe more than the EC-1118 can support? Gotta say the flavor is nice already! Any ideas or feedback? 1.5lb wild black cherry, .5lb wineberry .5lb...

Tilted is my favorite, good people there and the new Waterlemon Cay is great. Haven't gotten to the Guild or the new place Bayberry yet. Road Trip!!!

Very cool. Hopefully next time you visit some intrepid person has built a small brewery in this town!

Thanks BigEd! I lived up there for awhile too, back then there was only 1 brewery, Trinity. Still have their growlers rolling around but now they're filled with my beer!

Hey everyone, after years of stealing tips from these forums (thanks!) I finally signed up to contribute. Been home brewing for 15 years. There are so many fantastic breweries in the RI / New England region I'm inspired to push my quality to that level and beyond. Growing to 15 gal soon with...