Recent content by ShinyBuddha

I agree with the thermowell but completely disagree with the glass of water solution. A glass of water is the best way to allow for the specific heat retention of water to properly reflect the temp of the wort and keep the compressor from cycling on and off.

Yeah, don't be so hasty. 3 pounds? So...was this a partial mash? I'd hold off on dumping it if the primary fermentables were either DME or LME and made up 90% of the boil. Bottle, wait, and learn from your mistakes. It's hard to mess up beer =)

Any update on the bourbon/oak addition?

Just shooting in the dark here but I believe that it's the pH that matters. If you have any testing strips make sure it's still acidic.

Stop. Just stop. Please don't tell someone they have an infection until you receive more information. Posting a simple statement like that may lead to others worrying needlessly. We need more information to accurately assess the situation and provide an informed answer.

It's good. Leave it be for at least another week then take a gravity reading. Record the trading then take another two or three days later. If it's stable, you're good to bottle /keg.

Hops? Pictures would be useful...

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+1 on infection...

If you at hops in the beginning it adds to bitterness, if you add towards the end it lends to flavor and aroma

Yes you can. People do this all the time when sending beers in to competitions. There are many threads on the subject of you search the forum. One issue you may have is the carbonation fading over time tho.... but I'm not positive on that since I haven't done it myself.

My best suggestion is to contact the brewery and see if they'll tell you what strain they use.

Smart way to test the kegs. Don't see a down side unless oil gets in there.

Updates? I hope the lower temp and extra line worked.

What was your original gravity and final gravity?