During rigorous fermentation (usually around the first 3 days) the yeast will product its own heat, so be careful about over compensating.
Not sure how accurate it can be. I use stick on thermometers at the moment which I know aren't entirely accurate. I keep my beer at 20 degrees according to...
This video will show you how to wire and use the STC-1000.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30TvX1Zz1-Y
I just picked up two from eBay for 16 each - although I'm going to pop one on a fermenting fridge when I finally get it.
Are you using a lager strain or ale in the end?
This Melbourne...
It quickly goes from hobby to obsession!
Have a read of John Palmers "How to Brew" http://www.howtobrew.com/ and also get yourself a copy of Charlie Papazian's "The Complete Joy of Homebrewing". Both are really great guides for taking you from extract to AG.
I don't think you need to spend...
Hi Panzerd,
I'm new here! But I've been lurking a long time.
Seems as if most of your questions have been answered.
- For sweetness, body & mouth feel you could also use a lactose sugar - it's unfermentable. Another alternate in future would be to do a mini mash/partial mash just in a pot...
No worries at all. I couldn't find the previous versions anywhere online?
At least I know now how I need to treat my water. Next to none of the minerals we need for good beer!
Hi All,
First post here.
In case anyone is interested, I received the following from Yarra Valley Water with the mineral and chemical contents of our water supply based on the supplying dam.
Hope you find this information useful!