First you have the Lag phase which is were the yeast start taking in nutrients ...and then the log phase were the yeast start going for it. You did will to get 1.080 you would normally use a big starter around 2/3 litre with a stir plate if possible. I would add some more yeast if slow ...

Lov this Post really interesting about Full Trub ferment ....please update us on taste test....would a Fast Fement create more fruit favours ?. Me thinks some trub is a good idea for the yeast .

Bigfoot ale is the best beer I have tried to date was a 2008 bottle ... just WOW . Harvey's of Lewis use open fermentation it's only stopped in this day and age because set up costs are greater it's the CO2 concerns with health and safety . Cheers Matt ... NIGHTSKY Brewery ... future Ales...

Still trying to decide which way to go I do like darker styles ... what is the Future Ales of tomorrow.

Cheers Gents , so far for my first post input is great , when I was into aquatics I have a US Pinpoint PH meter ... so could put many different makes on .... have a thick Cole & Palmer trade book with very many probes ... Gel , refillable , Dual Juction etc so many to go for . Many thanks Matt

Hi Gents, calling all Pro brewers.... what type of ph probes do you like ... with many to choose...?. Do you cool mash samples etc for probe. Just trying to up my game in the World of brewing. Many thanks Matt... NIGHTSKY brewing.

Hi Gent, a,m a all grain homebrewer since 2009 ... love the hobby am always learning new styles and now trying to set up Pro in East Sussex England with a small 200 litre set up ... have company name set up . But now need to find somewhere small to set up in. Would you set up in back garden or...