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When you say manipulating the fermentation do you mean just by shortening time in the fermenter and fermenting at a lower temp?

Iv got another pack of us-05 that i am going to use first, but im going to push the fermentation out time out closer to 2 weeks. What other yeast strain would you recommend?

When i doe in my grains the lid goes on, after the mash is done i sparg and then boil with the lid off.

Cheers thewiggman, i do rehydrate the yeast but i dont raise the temp of my fermenter. I think i mite be pushing the fermentation time a little bit quick, zeggie posted a link with a load of good info on diacetyl and it says if you leave it longer the yeast should re consume most of it[emoji106]

I apologise to everyone for not getting back to you sooner, sorry. The email was for collin at hops west. [email protected]

It says export pilsner malt on the sack, so im assuming it is.

You could taste the sweetness out of the fermenter however after it was chilled and carbed the sweetness is over powering

I fermented both at 17-18c for about a week (when i get the same hydrometer 24 hours apart) in a fridge with an STC-1000.

Gday brewers, Im after a bit of advice/guidance on what could be going on with my beer. Iv been using the BIAB method and have been making good beers (usualy SMaSH). Then 2 brews ago i tried a new recipe (recipe 1) and after i kegged it had a very sweet, caramel like aroma and flavour, i just...

I can get you an email and you can ask if they have any this year

Hops west mate

Sorry about the late reply but thanks for the help and information iv got my holes drilled. Cheers

Gday guys, Im in the process of building a mash system out os ss 34l pots and a gas burner. I am wondering where to place the thermowell (below the false bottom, in the grain bed or above the grain bed?) to get the most accurate reading of the temp? Also how far from the bottom of the pot i...

Cheers ill check them out[emoji482][emoji106]

Cheers n87