ben 10 Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 5 minutes ago, iBooz2 said: Very nervous now, moving or touching these fittings and will be glad when they are all SS barb and crimp. PIA but they last. 1 minute ago, iBooz2 said: Did you do a reasonably sized starter to begin with or was it just a punt? Dry pitch of one sachet - my fault with the high OG for sure 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iBooz2 Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 7 minutes ago, beach_life said: Dry pitch of one sachet - my fault with the high OG for sure Hmmm, tend to agree on that one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uhtred Of Beddanburg Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 (edited) 44 minutes ago, beach_life said: I don't think it will work - it was around 1.065 and I think the alcohol will murder the yeast. I may transfer to another clean FV tomorrow - I think that may work as it can rouse the yeast. How will that work just transferring it? wouldn't a simple stir or gentle rock be the same . Not being smart either interested to know the reason if end up in same spot. Edited February 11, 2023 by Uhtred Of Beddanburg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben 10 Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 7 hours ago, Uhtred Of Beddanburg said: How will that work just transferring it? Not sure it will but bottling can kick off fermentation again so I am thinking proper disturbing the whole thing may do something??? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iBooz2 Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 (edited) OH BUGGER! Opened up the Keezer the other evening to select and pour a beer. Damn kegs were swimming in about 5 L of dark beer. The only dark beer in there was an Innkeepers Daughter K&K which I kegged several days ago, and it was in one of the three second hand kegs my mate Bob had given to me. I had replaced all the seals and "O" rings on the posts and dip tubes etc so was stumped as to why my other kegs were swimming in this beer. Lifted the suspect keg out and sat it on an old towel. Applied gas to it expecting to see it spew its contents all over the towel but nothing. So up went the CO2 pressure until 40 psi. and still nothing dribbling, spraying weeping (except me of course) so once again I was stumped as to why. Later on, I remembered I had connected one of my Pluto guns to this keg for a sample beer late one night as a nightcap. The only plausible explanation was that the Pluto gun had leaked slightly overnight and caused the pond of dark beer. Anyway, after about 4 hours work removing all kegs, sopping up the mess and cleaning everything with a sanitising bleach solution and drying it all out, fired the Keezer up again and put my drinking kegs back in. So, from now on I will disconnect the Pluto guns from the kegs after last drinks just to be sure. Edited February 16, 2023 by iBooz2 2 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uhtred Of Beddanburg Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 On 2/12/2023 at 6:27 AM, beach_life said: Not sure it will but bottling can kick off fermentation again so I am thinking proper disturbing the whole thing may do something??? I hope so just saw this reply now how did it go? really annoying when a brew won't play ball 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben 10 Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 7 hours ago, Uhtred Of Beddanburg said: I hope so just saw this reply now how did it go? Gave up and kegged it. I will be more careful next time. But that won't be for a while 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheap Charlie Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 I figured I would clean some bottles with the brush and a drill method. Having nowhere to place the drill, dumbass rested it across the bucket and turned my back to get another bottle. Kersplosh, hmmm that sounded like the drill. Drill was ok but battery cactus. $150 for a new battery they don't miss ya. 1 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldbloke Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 5 hours ago, Cheap Charlie said: I figured I would clean some bottles with the brush and a drill method. Having nowhere to place the drill, dumbass rested it across the bucket and turned my back to get another bottle. Kersplosh, hmmm that sounded like the drill. Drill was ok but battery cactus. $150 for a new battery they don't miss ya. Stuff that. 90% of mine go in the dish washer. SHMBO suggested it. Works great. Now complains I am doing it. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uhtred Of Beddanburg Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 7 hours ago, Oldbloke said: Stuff that. 90% of mine go in the dish washer. SHMBO suggested it. Works great. Now complains I am doing it. sounds typical of a woman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 (edited) 15 hours ago, Cheap Charlie said: I figured I would clean some bottles with the brush and a drill method. Having nowhere to place the drill, dumbass rested it across the bucket and turned my back to get another bottle. Kersplosh, hmmm that sounded like the drill. Drill was ok but battery cactus. $150 for a new battery they don't miss ya. That is a lot for a battery, it must be a good drill. I have just ordered some of this, I was sent a sample & it is great stuff. https://diversey.com/en/product-catalogue/beer-clean-glass-cleaner-990201-nam Beer Clean® Glass Cleaner Edited February 18, 2023 by Classic Brewing Co 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDT2 Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 3 hours ago, Classic Brewing Co said: That is a lot for a battery, it must be a good drill. I have just ordered some of this, I was sent a sample & it is great stuff. https://diversey.com/en/product-catalogue/beer-clean-glass-cleaner-990201-nam Beer Clean® Glass Cleaner It appears to contain detergent??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 (edited) 24 minutes ago, RDT2 said: It appears to contain detergent??? Yeah, but it's not the same as Coles. Edited February 19, 2023 by Classic Brewing Co Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmar92 Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 3 hours ago, Classic Brewing Co said: That is a lot for a battery, it must be a good drill. I have just ordered some of this, I was sent a sample & it is great stuff. https://diversey.com/en/product-catalogue/beer-clean-glass-cleaner-990201-nam Beer Clean® Glass Cleaner A troll? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 22 minutes ago, Classic Brewing Co said: Yeah, but it's not the same as Coles. A close up for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben 10 Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 12 year old computer died - last beersmith back up was from 08/2021 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 4 minutes ago, beach_life said: 12 year old computer died - last beersmith back up was from 08/2021 Time for a new one Beachy, did you have the data backed up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDT2 Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 1 hour ago, beach_life said: 12 year old computer died - last beersmith back up was from 08/2021 At least you post your recipes on here??? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBillett09 Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 So despite trying to ferment as a reasonable temp it seems like my chai latte stout with S-04 has stalled. I did first 2 days of fermentation at 19, then up to 20deg for 5 days. My OG was 1.070, recipe says aiming for FG of 1.015-1.017 but also for 6.5%, so my OG wass possibly a bit high. Fermentation should take 7-10 days, and today at day 7 the SG is 1.032. All krausen has dropped out. what do I do to get it going again to finish it off? Bump temp to 22? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben 10 Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 5 hours ago, Classic Brewing Co said: did you have the data backed up? everything else - yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldbloke Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 36 minutes ago, NBillett09 said: So despite trying to ferment as a reasonable temp it seems like my chai latte stout with S-04 has stalled. I did first 2 days of fermentation at 19, then up to 20deg for 5 days. My OG was 1.070, recipe says aiming for FG of 1.015-1.017 but also for 6.5%, so my OG wass possibly a bit high. Fermentation should take 7-10 days, and today at day 7 the SG is 1.032. All krausen has dropped out. what do I do to get it going again to finish it off? Bump temp to 22? Perhaps the S-04 doesn't like the higher ABV? I've only had this happen once or twice years ago. First double check you temp controls are working ok. I would raise the temp a bit, 22c sounds good. Add some yeast, any yeast will do, perhaps 200g of sugar or malt to ensure the yeast has something easy to consume, and give it a bit of a stir with a sanitised spoon. Bottle about day 12 or 13 to ensure its had plenty of time. Sometimes stouts FG is high anyway. I think its the very dark/burnt malt. It's very slow to ferment. My 2c Someone with a bit more experience may have other ideas. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Oldbloke said: So despite trying to ferment as a reasonable temp it seems like my chai latte stout with S-04 has stalled. I did first 2 days of fermentation at 19, then up to 20deg for 5 days. My OG was 1.070, recipe says aiming for FG of 1.015-1.017 but also for 6.5%, so my OG wass possibly a bit high. Fermentation should take 7-10 days, and today at day 7 the SG is 1.032. All krausen has dropped out. what do I do to get it going again to finish it off? Bump temp to 22? Mate I have got one in ATM with the same yeast, it is a fast fermenter & the krausen falls back into the wort, if you can keep it above 18c or 20c would be better it will be fine. The last 2 I have done with S-04 have done the same thing, just keep an eye on the temperature. I left mine for 14 days & it is great. Edited March 6, 2023 by Classic Brewing Co 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 3 minutes ago, Classic Brewing Co said: Mate I have got one in ATM with the same yeast, it is a fast fermenter & the krausen falls back into the wort, if you can keep it above 18c or 20c would be better it will be fine. The last 2 I have done with S-04 have done the same thing, just keep an eye on the temperature. I left mine for 14 days & it is great. I don't know if you have seen this, but all the specs are in here. https://fermentis.com/en/product/safale-s-04/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBillett09 Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 Temp was definitely stable at 19 and then at 20. I have upped it to 22 now. Ill see what happens by tomorrow afternoon. If it hasn’t dropped SG at all, then perhaps a dash of sugar and a coopers yeast thereafter. thanks @Oldblokeand @Classic Brewing Co Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 1 minute ago, NBillett09 said: Temp was definitely stable at 19 and then at 20. I have upped it to 22 now. Ill see what happens by tomorrow afternoon. If it hasn’t dropped SG at all, then perhaps a dash of sugar and a coopers yeast thereafter. thanks @Oldblokeand @Classic Brewing Co Fair enough, I took a SG reading & it was 1.053 & I didn't bother with another reading until I kegged it, the FG was 1.014. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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