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I am using carboys this time because I want to use different yeast. I used to use Coopers yeast years ago and thought, "Why not give it a try?" Besides, I have only one vial of Cal Ale yeast. Cavan Blazers Pub Ale 10 Gallons 18.50 lbs. Canada Malting 2 row 1 lb. Carastan Malt 1 lb. Honey Malt 1 lb. Wheat Malt 70 grams EKG - 60 min. WLP001 Cal Ale yeast Coopers ( rehydrated ) 70% RO water 30% well water ( water softener turned off day before brew day ) 1 1/2 tsp yeast nutrient last 15 min of boil 1 tab whirlfloc last 7 min of boil O.G. - 1.042 F.G. - 1.014 - Coopers 1.010 - WLP001 Coopers - 3.7% WLP001 - 4.2% BU - 20.8 SRM - 5.6 The Coopers finished in around 5-6 days @ a temp of around 68F. The thermowell I used for the first time was installed in the Cal Ale carboy. I kegged the Coopers early and it was okay, but very fruity. I am letting the Cal Ale sit for around 12-13 days and then keg it. On day 9 it was still bubbling, but slowly. Kegged an...

SMARC Champs Cavan Blazers Pub Ale I rinsed some Cal Ale yeast from the previous batch which is going into one of these two carboys. The other carboy is from a new starter. 10 Gallons 19 lbs. Canada Malt 1.5 lbs. Carastan Malt 1 lb. Wheat Malt 50 grams EKG - 60 min. WLP 001 6 grams Wyeast nutrient 1 whirlfloc O.G. - 1.044 F.G. -  1.010 % -      4.5 BU - 16 SRM - 5.5 Efficiency - 77% FTBS