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The chamber definitely smells like Satan's incense... That is for sure. While it is fun to watch the ever revolving trub lava lamp every time I open the fridge, I wouldn't want that in the finished product. The yeast has DESTROYED it though. Some of the chunks are golf ball sized, while other chunks...

Andrew - PM sent. One last question... So the yeast that didn't start fermenting right away (also the one where I added the most water/sediment) is still going strong, while the other one has pretty much finished fermenting. The recipe doesn't say to rack into a secondary, however the one that is st...

Sounds like that fridge was "free" (came with the house), so what do you have to lose if you just go for it and try it? Just sayin' Absolutely true. I asked andrewmaixner what he would want for the controller. The other one for $30 is much cheaper than I thought too. I went to the BIY sto...

That was probably the Ranco 2-stage controlled, wired with 2 outlets (one for heating, one for cooling). Even on MoreBeer, they run around $175. That's what make the InkBird that Matt recommended a nice choice. It wasn't around when I got my Ranco or I'd have jumped on it. That sounds right. And th...

Sounds like that fridge was "free" (came with the house), so what do you have to lose if you just go for it and try it? Just sayin' Absolutely true. I asked andrewmaixner what he would want for the controller. The other one for $30 is much cheaper than I thought too. I went to the BIY sto...

How much would you like for it? The fridge I am using was manufactured 11-03 (although I don't think it was ever really used. It looks new. When we bought out first home last June, there were 2 deep freezers and this fridge. I didn't want to know). How do I find out if this will work for my type?

I am having difficulty getting the temperature under control. The fridge seems to have wild variances. A slight turn of the knob takes it from 44* to 58*. The target is 52*.

Thank you for explaining that. I was thinking that seemed like an incredibly high amount of packages! So I had the temperature at 62 (still trying to figure out the unmarked fridge dial) hoping that the higher temperature would kick start the yeast, and this morning when I checked, they were both fe...

I am glad that you had said that there is no discernible degradation now, since I decided to risk it! I know the SG is going to be off because the wort is now cold, but I added the water that the calculator said to (.6 and .5 respectively). I guess I will just have to hope for the best. On a more po...

Thank you for the reply Karl. I did read the package, which said to pitch around 70*, while the recipe said 55*. I am sure this is an often debated topic... Trust the brewer or the yeast manufacturer. Each package was 1 billion cells (I had to split the 10 gal between two carboys). My SG was pretty ...

Well it was a late night, but I got this one done. I had to toss out another gallon in a half/2 gallons because there was a lot of sediment in the bottom. This is getting old. I bought the brew bag, but it was meant for the igloo cooler, so I am going to try and find a rectangle one. I was half temp...

What would you make it up with? I would move half a pound to the CaraVienne, and split the other half between Pilsner and Munich And would that keep the color and darker characteristics? Would this taste similar to the Millstream Oktoberfest, or the Haufsbrauhause Oktoberfest? Also, would the Pilse...

I have a second fridge I was planning on using. It is nothing fancy. But I believe it should get the temperatures

What would you make it up with?

In preparation of my favorite holiday, I would like to brew this. Can I get feedback on this recipe? This is my second all grain brew, so if you can see anything that isn't cut and dry, please share your secrets: • For 5 gallons (18.93 L) • Fermentables • 3.5 lb. (1.6 kg) Pilsner malt • 3.5 lb. (1.6...