Temperature plays a key role throughout the brewing process, particularly during the mash and during fermentation.
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Why does the temperature reading rise when stirring the boil?
During the boil and more pertinently afterwards when I'm cooling the wort I have noticed that when I stir the thermometer around the temperature will rise (sometimes up to double digits) but when I hold it still the reading drops. Naturally when I…
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keeping beer in a garage
i have just had some cider fail in a co2 bulb pressurised keg. All the pressure has gone. I don't have a lot of luck with cider. The last beer brew in same equipment late September went fine but it was warmer then.
After secondary ferm I put it in…
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Measuring temperatures at two points: weird trend?
This seems like an ideal place to ask a question that has been keeping me confused for a little while now. But I apologize if I've posted in the wrong area.
My question is that I don't seem to understand the temperature trend that I am seeing from…
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Over temp when steeping an all grain
I started my steep at about 175 and wans't concerned but when i put the lid on the vessel to keep it constant it shot up. In the end my grains steeped at about 190 for 40 min. This is a pumpkin ale and has about 10lbs of base malt and 2 lbs of…
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Keezer temperatures
setting up a keezer, wonder what temperature should I set up and how many degrees delay?In your guys experience what is the sweet spot to keep beer cold and keep the freezer healthy?I was thinking 2 degrees Celsius 1 .5 degree delay is it okay…
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What's a good session beer to serve cold?
I made an ordinary bitter a while back and it really brought to light why it's served at cellar temperature. At 55F, it was a bit malty, with nice hops. At 45F, it was like seltzer. Very drinkable, but why bother?
My kegerator sits at about 45,…
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FastFermenter System
Is anyone using fastferment conical with the temp jacket to eliminate secondary fermenter? I am having trouble maintaining my temperature according to the instructions. Does anyone have a suggestion to maintain a lower temp?
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