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It' a steel vessel with gas and liquid dissconnects

Hi, guys, I have a steel 23L vessel that has had two invections in a row. I replaced all the seals the first time boiled it, scrubbed it, and left star san it for a week. do I have to replace the seals again? I cleaned with star san double strength this time.

thanks it was an infection :-(

Hey everyone I just had to toss a batch of cali common due to an infection and was using MJ california common yeast. I am making a new one and getting some ester smells durring fermenation is this normal?

it was an infection guys had to toss :-(

Just check just reached final gravity let' see in 24 hours

It is still in the primary. It does not smell vingery though. Will check in 48 hours.

Hello all I find it hard to tell the difference between acetaldehyde or sour. It is a palat weakness of mine. basically green apples and sour taste the same to me. Is there any way to tell the difference for sure?

Hello anyone brew a California common under pressure. What temp where able to raise it too durrinf fermentation.

Hey guys my hop plants here in Perth australia are getting big but so t flower. I have given them the right nutrition. Any tricks that make the. Flower asap.

beer turned out awesome no off flavours

sorry for the delay. I did not dump the beer and jow am fermenting it. If it tastes tart at the end should I add a little baking soda? The ph went low because I added a little too much acid malt.

Hi everyone my mash was 4.7 for an IPA. not happy but i forged on. After sparging i hit 5.2. Should i dump it?

Hi everyone My keg froze for two days when my wife accidently pulled the the temp controller out. I have been letting it defrost slowly over the last 48 hours. I am told my beer will be fine. Thats great. But i want to recarb it. i usually let force carb it at 12psi for 12-14days but i dont...

dont worry it ended up fine. so crazy diacetyl smell from a starter not a big worry

Not sure what to do here. Anyone crack this problem.

5 days in seems ok will keep everyone updated

HI everyone I live in Australia and I noticed my hop began growing last month in September then just stopped. I live in the Perth area. This is my first year growing hops. Is it common for them to take a pause? I have kept them well fed and watered.

I noticed my yeast starter had a vinegry smell or taste. Is that normal has anyone had this before.

Yea it's very strong... I'm just a bit worried