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So I know what time it is?

It's an 11 gallon batch and 1.047 is using Beer Smith. The sack weight was using a bathroom scale and +/- 1lb seemed pretty good since my OG was so far off.

Yeah, having taken multiple hydrometer readings for different parts of the wort and at different times during the transfer to the fermentor, I keep getting the same result. My light lager has now become less so. 17# Pilsen (Dingemans) 1# Biscuit (Dingemans) .5# Melanoiden 1oz Pearle (90...

So I have 15 gallons of beer in waiting until my kegerator opens up. I typically cold crash for a week or two, but since I don't have room should I just keep the kegs stored at lagering temps or bump them up to serving temp until I need them? Does it matter? (also, they are not carbed, it's okay...

So I pitched my Maibock last Friday around midnight, slowly raised my temp to 50 degrees in the first 48 hours and fermentation slowed by Wednesday a.m. I did a diacetyl rest at 60 degrees for the past couple days for safety. After some immediate activity, the airlock has stopped altogether...

I just brewed my first lager and have a s/s conical and planned using the same vessel throughout, dumping when necessary. Any reason I shouldn't?

I'd go with an upright freezer plan. Check craigslist. They will give you the most versatility. Solid ale temps and the capability to lager and cold crash without worry. I have a couple of fridge/freezer and modified the thermostat and cut some holes from the freezer down. I have conicals. It...

Besides my jock and some duct tape, I find those little "L" things useful.

Thanks for all the input. It definitely makes the learning curve easier. I've revised the recipe based on your comments and included the dry hop. I left the temp at 154. Anything else, let me know. Thanks again. Batch Size: 11.00 gal Boil Size: 12.40 gal Estimated OG: 1.052 SG...

So I'm happy with the grains/hops but I'm not sure on the proportions, additions etc. This is only my second hack at an original recipe. Any input would be welcome. How's the honey, carapils, crystal, ratio? Any one more or less than the other? I'd like it to have some body at 154 degrees, too...