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There may be a little confusion after you bottle your beer as to how to store while your beer is carbinating. I have always been told to store my bottles in a cool (50 to 60°f) dark place for at least 2 weeks before testing. Can we talk alittle about what is the best action. I believe someone...

Thank you for all the information. I did bottle yesterday and my FG was 1.020, which gives me my ABV of 5.9% a little above my target but I'm happy. 3 weeks and the true test will be done. Luckily most of this time will be spent traveling for business so I won't be tempted. CHEERS

1.018 is my expected final so I'm done but I don't think I like the Refractometer meter. I think I'll stay with what has worked for 12 years

I am a Mechanical Engineer in the Steel Industry. I love to cook and I enjoy entertaining. I have been making wine for 12 years and just recently made my way to Craft Beer. Travel a lot good past time.

In the past I have always used a Hydrometer when making wine, and continued this during my recent introduction to Craft Beer Brewing up until someone turned me on to a Refractometer. This is new and with anything there is growing pains. The problems are with the different readings I'm getting...

So far so good. 24 he ours later and things are looking really good. This is a Chocolate Milk Stout.

My Oktoberfest 2017

I thought that might the answer thank you

Thank you I think I was half asleep when I started. The OS is higher than normal which is not a bad thing.

I started a new recipe today and made a mistake by adding the Cocca Nibs along with the grains. When I noticed my mistake it was too late. Any ideas as to what I need to do?

The bucket does have a poor seal however with the head not there anymore that is what worries me. I guess I will give it a few days and check the SG this weekend. Thanks for you help.

My wort started a heavy bubbling 24 hours ago and now has slowed almost to a stop. The temperature is fine I have 2 more right next to this one and they are working.