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RickBeer, thank you. That will fit the time frame they are here. Thanks again.
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MurphMan started following Oktoberfestivus Total ready time
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Shrike, good suggestions all around. Especially the fall back on them bringing the beer. Nice.
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Good after noon. I do stick to the 3-4-3 method when brewing. However I mis calculated my time frame by a week. I just brewed a batch of Octoberfestivus on Wednesday and in order to have my guests that are arriving December 17 through December 21. Has anyone brewed this recepe before? I was hoping that three weeks in the LBK, three weeks in the bottles, and three days in the fridge would not make that much of a difference in taste. Any input would be appreciated.
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I added it to the Diablo, will let you all know the outcome. Thanks everyone for the input as always!
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Good morning, I have a new brew schedule now that the weather is finally cooler here in Texas. After getting everything in order I do have some extra cans with one extra Lme smooth pack. I have a Diablo IPA and a Long Play IPA, can I use this smooth packet with either one without affecting the taste? As always, thank you for your input.
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I did use the one that came with the kit.
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Ok Rick, thank you. I will let him know if he wants a high ABV brew, he will have to learn patience before drinking his first one.
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Thank you, I know every brew is different just wanted to make sure though. Also since you mentioned it, If I ever do make a super duper strong beer, do you suggest an extra week in the Lbk? Would it ruin the batch if bottled after only three weeks? My neighbor wants to try a high ABV batch, of course with one of my LBKs that is.
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Good afternoon everyone. I was going to bottle my surly dog today but notice that after 3 weeks in the Lbk, there is still some form at the top of the brew. Is this ok to bottle as I know every brew is different.mi have done 5 different brews and this is the first time it turned out like this after the 3 weeks. I did a sample taste and it does taste good.
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Thank you everyone, it appears that this is not a very difficult process. Just seem a more technical then it really is.
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Think you for the info.
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I posted a thread earlier about useing a full size fridge to have my LBKs in and Rick informed me of a link to a Temp controller STC 1000. So,thank youmformtheminfo on that! Unfortunately I do not trust myself with building one, actually my wife does not. I have seen them on eBay when looking around last night. Are these the same ones that are already made. I have also seen some Johnson Control analog and digital ones as well. Does anyone use these or other ones that they would recommend for me to use. I have three LBKs and an extra full size fridge, so I would like to utilize it. Thank you.
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I read the forums but I am still not sure exactly what they are used for. Temp controllers that is.
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I was going to use a dorm room fridge to hold one of the LBKs mainly during the first week to control the higher temps but of course it won't work do to size. I do have a full size fridge in the garage that I was thinking of as plan b. Would it be possible to play with the temp control to get it around 65 to 68 degrees to store three LBKs at a constant temp during the three week period. Has anyone done this yet. I am currently keeping one in the cooler with ice bottles for about a week and then move it and store it were it is 65 to 68 degrees. Just want to minimize space and think this would be a better idea. Thank you for your input.
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I am new as well, started with the old Christmas gift set. As it turned out it is a fantastic gift. I have three LBKs and have done 8 batches. The same thing happend on my second batch, the only time. It was due to high temp. Now I use a cooler and am setting up a small dorm fridge this weekend to keep the temp down as well. Welcome and enjoy the ups and downs as you progress further along.