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Offline big morris  
#1 Posted : Friday, January 22, 2010 10:23:59 AM(UTC)
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can any body tell me if i have screw up i made the first batch 15 lbs sugar 15 lbs cornmeal total 6 gal water 1 4.7 package of 48 turbo yeast been setting for 7 days still only at 8% smell like beer still bubbling should i mix it in room that 70* in 12 gal can with a top on it
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#2 Posted : Saturday, January 23, 2010 9:20:29 AM(UTC)
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Did you measure the SG? I think you were heavy on the sugar & it's choking the yeast. Check the SG, if it's over 1.080 then dump it in the 12 gal pot & add some water to dilute the mix down to 1.080. Pitch some more yeast & it should come out OK
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#3 Posted : Thursday, January 28, 2010 9:03:38 AM(UTC)
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The S/g Is 1.000 Am I Ready To Go Sorry To A Cople Of Days To Get The Hydromeater In
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#4 Posted : Thursday, January 28, 2010 10:39:34 AM(UTC)
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If you're at 1.000, then it's finished.
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