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According to white labs, 35psi is toxic to yeast and I've read most regular beer bottles can handle 45 psi. So in my experience, all of my bottle bombs were caused by something else that can handle more than 35 psi, an infected batch of beer. unless you are re-pitching yeast at bottling I...

Bubbling is just CO2 leaving solution. If you warm up even 1 degree on a fermented beer it will bubble. The cooler temps and your yeast viability could be what is taking so long. Check the SG to see if you are done like previously mentioned.

With a 2.5 gallon boil, definitely go as much late addition. I agree with the statement of substituting sugar for some of the extract. Maybe even up to 2 lbs. It won't bee too dry. 2 lbs would put it around 84% fermentable so even with high attenuation, you'd finish around 1.013. Best of luck

Use 1.25-1.5 qts of water per lb of grain you are mashing. Try 150F for 1 hour. It is a little easier to do it in a grain bag. Take the grain out and place in a colander, spagatti strainer or something like that. Rinse with about an equal amount water that is no more than 180. Add more...

Spot on. Just make sure of your ratio of water to grain and you mash for at least an hour.

You are right, Munich must be mashed. You may get some of the flavors from the munich in a small quantity but you will also extract starch from the grain. Starch is not normally desired. I've had this problem and now I know a store that sells munich LME in 1 lb increments to solve your...

Considering the lager was invented prior to refrigeration, I say go for it. They used to place the beer under ground and lager (store) for many months. Rarely does a cave or under ground go below 50F. Your primary concern is temperature control during primary fermentation and yeast pitching...

Look for the red capper. It is better than the black ones. I've sold a couple of hundred and only one has been returned, and he did not buy it at my store. Your LHBS should guarantee it. As with any product defects do happen.

Try Star San and shake it up. It generally removes odors from beer lines so it should do the trick.

Thanks for all of the help. It sure helps to get something going in the store. I will be charging less than $10 for a 5 lb fill. But I am guessing it will be a 4 lb fill. Maybe charge $8.

Actually, I don't know it all. That is why I am here asking questions. I didn't grasp that you were asking for clarification and was offended. I guess I shouldn't be as you can not determine tone from a thread. Anyway no big deal. Have a good one.

So you won't quite get 5 lbs in a 5 lb CO2 tank using the freeze method?

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I am openning a shop and want to hav a fill station. The LHBS has a pump system that is very pricey. I've seen posts of people filling it partially by pressure, then dumping some CO2 to freeze the tank then finishing the fill. Anyone have experience on doing this. Does it work? How much CO2...

Ladies and Gentlemen. I am openining a shop in Castle Rock and will have 5 lb fills for under $9.49. I am still working on a hydro test service as well that will likely cost $30. I am trying to find a cheaper person. Look for us in Jan 2013. Castle Rock seems far, but is 10 minutes sount of...