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I've gotten a new brew-pot, a Blichmann 10 gallon with false bottom and built-in thermometer, and I'm struggling with mash temperatures. When I try to raise the temperature from, say, 122 to 130 the thermometer (even though fully immersed in the grist) will stay at around 122 as I stir, and then...

Rats, Tinman beat me to the punch, so it's actually 11090

11080 + 5 gallons Silver Dollar Porter (thanks, Charlie!) = 11085

Thanks to all of you who replied. I'll let it sit a couple weeks. I've just never had one that never bubbles quickly, so this is all helpful. Did a batch of (roughly) Silver Dollar Porter this morning, which I love.

Did a single infusion mash for an Irish Stout all grain five days ago. The fermentation has seemed very slow. OG was 1.042, and it's now 1.022, with no apparent yeast activity any more. The bucket has been at about 65 - 70 degrees the whole time. Should I worry, toss it, or be patient...

+ 5 gal Belgian Pale Ale + 5 gal Keeler's Reverse Burster Altbier +5 True Brew Pilsner total = 8175

Thanks to Riopel and Stratslinger. I've pulled it out of the kegerator and will warm it up for a couple weeks, letting a little pressure off now and again if it builds. I checked my notes and did a little more research and was off on my gravities. OG was actually 1.060, and current gravity is...

I brewed an all grain Watney's Cream Stout clone with OG of 1.040 (which was lower than the 1.047 predicted). It's had enough time to ferment fully, but it's very sweet, and the FG is 1.028 (above the expected 1.012). I did include 10 oz of maltodextrine, as the recipe called for, in this 5...

Does anyone know a source in Maine for pin lock corny kegs? I need two to four more, but would love to avoid the shipping costs from wherever. Or does it make more sense to switch over to ball locks? Seems like a lot of trouble. Ideas? Thanks, Raptor

I just did a Watney's Cream Stout clone, recipe from Clone Brews. It's my first from this book, so I hope it's a good-un!

I'm obsessed with brewing, and any time I search on any related question inevitably Hombrewtalk is one of Google's suggestions. :mug: On Tap: Silver Dollar Porter Czech Pilsner Apricot Wit Secondary: Watney's Cream Stout (clone) Primary: British Bitter