Note on force carb'ing in the keg, if it hasn't been mentioned...
If you're aggressively rolling/shaking the keg to dissolve CO2 then you are actively breaking up the foam producing protein chains as they will only occur once. Try a more passive approach ie time. Carapils and/or wheat should...
Alright, I'll bite. Sending PM
Figure it's the only way to get better beans, cheaper. Am I right, or is this equivalent to the cost saving of homebrewing?
Regardless, salivating.
My advice: Ping-Pong ball and nylon stockings. Don't bother with SS "infusion" tube in the keg. Sanitize nylons and a PPball in boiling water and add hops/cacao/anything that may clog ball lock to the stocking. also works well in cask conditioning ;) Thankful for the wise advice/experience on...
Sounds like a solid process to me. Agreed, raise the temp as gravity falls.
Though if you are eager to hurry along the process: Build the starter at a lower temp (as to not cause shock) & pitch the yeast at its most active reproduction (earlier than 24hr).
Ive cut a german lager starter early...
Flavor change could just be 'bottle shock' try n see it thru package. Referment from belgians are common. Try and ride out the 'infected' batch. Could be a yeast profile or product of a light malt bill. If it is infected something more pleasant may result due to such a high attenuation. My...
If its a high grav that second pitch of yeast will struggle to do much depending on strain. I find racking to secondary helps to finish out the beer. Micro oxygen and re suspends. Nutrient/energizers are aimed to improve cell division which you wont get a lot of but worth a shot if your not...
Ive been considering the same approach. My concern is if a submersible pump would generate heat which could compromise a cold crash. But maintaining a temp shouldnt impact too much. Havent tried yet.
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The post offered to deliver to stamford, ct so ill find out the condition on tuesday. Appears to be equipment out of a bar, so heavily used but best price possible.
I would love to know what could be...