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I brewed an IPA (OG was 1.061-1.062) used Cellar Science Cali Dry Yeast and have been fermenting at 67 degrees in a mini fridge. Fermentation took off and was vigorous. I used a blow off tube because an airlock wont fit in the fridge, it was bubbling constantly for 2-3 days. Beer cleared up and...

It is a Simcoe SMaSH IPA. What is the recommended temp to raise it to to finish fermentation? Thank you

I think you will always get condensation just from opening the lid. I have been using a small container of Damp rid and it absorbs most of the moisture and lasts 6 months to one year.

Hi Everyone, How many weeks in fermenter? 2 or 3? I used Cellar Science Cali Dry Yeast and have been fermenting at 67 degrees in a mini fridge with an Inkbird. Fermentation took off and was vigorous. I used a blow off tube because an airlock wont fit in the fridge, it was bubbling constantly...

Thanks for all the tips guys, I appreciate it!

Made my first BIAB batch yesterday. I had a 10LB grain bill and 4.5 OZ of hops in the kettle. I started with 7.5 gallons of water but I ended up with (guestimating) 4.5-4.75 gallons in the fermentor. The hops and grain absorbed more water than anticipated. The recipe should be 1.050 but I...

Thanks Silver, great info. Do you adjust the pH of the water pre-mash or during the mash?

Thanks Balrog! Glad to hear my water is a good water to start out with. Yep, no chlorine since it is well water.

Thanks Silver Is Money. I appreciate the info! I'm new to BIAB but I am pretty meticulous when it comes to brewing. I like to control as many factors/variables as possible to have the best possible outcome.

Hey Guys, I'm making the switch to BIAB from extract. I live in southern New England and have well water. My profile is (in PPM/mg/L): Calcium: 8.5 Magnesium: 2 Sodium: 5.4 Chloride: 12.2 Sulfate: 8 Alkalinity (CaCO3): 25 PH: 5.9 I will primarily be brewing IPAs and NEIPAs. I am...

Good point. Could be a lot of non-fermentable material. My bazooka tube was clogging as I drained the wort into the fermenter. I calculate 18 ounces of sugar per the guava package

First time for me, although our downstairs is cooler than usual. Thanks HomeBrewMasterRace, you must be on to something. I knew about the alcohol in the refractometer but I thought I had the right calculator to convert it. I just found another calculator here...

Entered, thanks!

Hi Everyone, I made an experimental pale ale with an extract kit that was about 6+ months old. I used fresh US 05 yeast. The original kit OG should be 1.046 and 4.7% alcohol when done. I added 2 x 14oz packages of guava paste to make an experimental guava pale ale. I cut them in cubes...

Thanks everyone, I really appreciate the input! I already have a brew bag so I think I'll do BIAB for my first batch and go from there. Now I have to figure out my water chemistry. Thanks!