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I replied to a bot, didn't I. /me sighs

This code is getting old now, and I've moved on to using ESP32 boards, so it's not maintained. But everything from this project is still on GitHub ~ https://github.com/kt--/ArduinoMashController You might have to use updated libraries, etc. But the changes should not be too drastic. cheers, -kt

I've registered as a go-fer on Saturday morning.

When dry yeast first rehydrates in whatever medium, basically that liquid is directly absorbed into the cell. Because the yeast is dry, the cell walls are not in a fit state to properly protect the cell. Putting dry yeast directly into wort can result in a 50% reduction in yeast viability [1]...

True, but worst-case: the yeast gets a little dormant overnight, and 20C is not too hot during the day. Thus, this level of temperature is not a reason to not-brew. Pitch your yeast in the morning, wrap fermenter in a blanket during the night.

It's still cool enough at the moment that you don't need temp control in Lake Macquarie. Most days are currently around 18C. The fermentation temperature is really only critical (in terms of ester production) for the first few days too. So if you can keep it warm and/or cool by moving it...

Sure, generally fermentation completes in 7-10 days. But it never hurts to leave it for 2 weeks, whereas stopping early can be problematic. Most of the "heavy lifting" of fermentation happens quickly, typically in the first few days. If you take Specific Gravity (SG) readings, you can track...

Looks cool, are you going to show us the inside ?

I made a bunch of German-style cloudy wheat beers with 50/50, 40/60 even 60/60 ;) I find they sometimes lack body (IMHO), and I think you want about 3-5% crystal in there too. Maybe something light, carapils would work. But you seem to also be referencing Belgian Wit style (which does use...

That's a great document, but the font kerning hurts me.

Geeze, I've got a bag full of them here. Are you local?

Thanks for the replies. The o-ring is new-ish, it could even be new from the packet. I will try a couple of the suggestions and follow-up. (maybe it's just that o-ring) As far as I know the o-rings are the correct size. They are all working fine in the other kegs - after finding this leak I...

What was the starting gravity?

Have you been out to Block & Tackle n87? http://www.blockntackle.beer/

So I had this leaking keg. Gas was coming out underneath the gas post. I pulled out the pipe, replaced the o-ring, re-lubed, put it back together ... still leaking. I tried a new post ... still leaking. I swapped the gas pipe in from another keg. Leak stops. Thus, it must have been the...