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Yeast and Fermentation / Re: Visual cues to fermentation progress

« on: February 11, 2010, 09:20:27 AM »

You shouldn't see things churning and swirling around once the fermentation is complete however there still will be some airlock activity.  Maybe like two bubbles a minute or so.  And the krausen (foam) should have pretty much fallen.

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Yeast and Fermentation / Re: A "modified" starter

« on: February 11, 2010, 06:45:29 AM »

What's the projected OG and what yeast are you going to be using?

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Yeast and Fermentation / Re: Visual cues to fermentation progress

« on: February 10, 2010, 04:51:44 PM »

Wait for the action in the airlock to slow down to just a couple bubbles a minute and let it sit there for a couple days.  Normally I'd say wait for it to clear somewhat as well but since its a Hefe that isn't really a good guide.  I'd say after 14 days your probably good to go with this one.

And go buy a hydrometer 

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The Pub / Re: Getting ready for another Nor'easter...

« on: February 10, 2010, 03:46:32 PM »

Looks like it's pretty much over here.  I've only got about 5 or so inches in my driveway.  Some major drifting around the neighborhood though.

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Yeast and Fermentation / Re: a couple questions from a newbie

« on: February 10, 2010, 02:34:03 PM »

Might want to give the carboy a gentle swirl or two to get the yeast back up into suspension.  Glad it cooking again for you. 

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Yeast and Fermentation / Re: a couple questions from a newbie

« on: February 10, 2010, 02:15:14 PM »

The temp is likely your main problem.  You've put the yeast to sleep.  Get the temp back up into the low-mid 60's and rouse the yeast and you should be fine.

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: What's Brewing This Weekend - 2/12

« on: February 10, 2010, 02:13:35 PM »

I'm thinking about a stout and hoping its done by St. Paddy's Day.  But I'm confused, I don't know how to get the green in there?    

Put a green sticker on the bottle cap

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: What's Brewing This Weekend - 2/12

« on: February 10, 2010, 11:27:10 AM »

Brewing a Blonde ale on Sunday night with the Pacman yeast I just got.  Kicked off the starter last night.

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Ingredients / Re: Besides using Food Coloring

« on: February 10, 2010, 09:05:42 AM »

Cherry Wit.  It had a deep reddish hue to it.  And a little cherry flavor even survived the fermentation.

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The Pub / Re: Getting ready for another Nor'easter...

« on: February 10, 2010, 06:27:03 AM »

By the time they could reach you to sell you the snowblower you wouldn't need the snowblower anymore.

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The Pub / Re: Getting ready for another Nor'easter...

« on: February 09, 2010, 09:17:08 PM »

I swear, if they would have had a snowblower there I would have just slapped down the Amex and bought it even though I have no place to put it and probably wouldn't use it again for another five years.

If you'd have bought one, the snow would have turned tail and run and we'd end up with nothing.

Ha, probably true.  It was snowing pretty hard already when I would have had to make that decision.  If after I bought it the skies miraculously cleared and the stars started shining I would have counted it as a good purchase anyway.

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The Pub / Re: Getting ready for another Nor'easter...

« on: February 09, 2010, 07:17:57 PM »

I spent two hours at home depot waiting for the snow shovel fairy to arrive to replace the one I broke on Sunday with no luck.  Guess I'll be begging the neighbors to borrow one of theirs tomorrow.  I swear, if they would have had a snowblower there I would have just slapped down the Amex and bought it even though I have no place to put it and probably wouldn't use it again for another five years.

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: Newbie - first non-kit homebrew - Hefeweizen

« on: February 09, 2010, 10:57:42 AM »

Did you pitch a whole smack pack?  Did you make a starter and weigh that?  I'm not sure what you mean by 2.1 oz of yeast.

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: Homebrew Shops Plus and Minus

« on: February 09, 2010, 09:10:37 AM »

Are you talking about myLHBS?  I just recently noticed that it existed and haven't had a chance to get down there yet.

Yep, that's the one.  Nice enough place, just not exactly easy for me to get to.

Yeah, not coming from Manassas.  I occasionally visit an office of ours down on Skyline Drive on Rt 7 which will take me right past it so I'll probably try to stop in next time I'm down there.

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: Homebrew Shops Plus and Minus

« on: February 09, 2010, 08:34:31 AM »

Like they say about real estate... location, location, location

Our LHBS is about 20 miles away which is about an hour with the stupid traffic around here.  Way too much easier to have stuff shipped to my door.

Are you talking about myLHBS?  I just recently noticed that it existed and haven't had a chance to get down there yet.