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If you use the 5mm ID EVA tubing (still 5/16 or 8mm OD), you can absolutely stretch it over 5/16" barbs if you use a swaging tool.

For clarity, the Rapt controller doesn't rely on wireless connectivity unless you're thinking of the Pill. The Rapt is just a very functional "inkbird" type controller that has better automation and a color screen.

The Rapt controller is pretty sweet.

It's even on the one door "deluxe". I just dragged one home "for research".

The KOMOS kegerators have two pass throughs the size of 2L soda bottle caps. You can get three 8mm OD EVA lines through each.

Sounds great. Investigating..

Good feedback, thanks.

More yeast for: Suppressing esters Fermenting colder (to suppress esters more) Very High OG Moderately higher OG when you don't want to rehydrate (since you're going to kill some yeast due to the high osmotic pressure). Less chance of post fermentation lingering byproducts Less yeast for...

That's for a 5 gallon batch?

I vote for acetaldehyde. The process seems pretty solid for oxidation and the lack of color change is somewhat supportive. Describe your yeast selections and how you figure out pitch rate, if at all.

Apollo at anything other than 60min is a bit of a garlic bomb.

It definitely explains why there are conflicting answers. Everyone has different goals, or maybe better stated as various levels of mastery to get he exact beer you want. Some people are tuned to perfectly acceptable decent beer.

It's not a one size fits all answer. How challenging is the ferment? High OG and desired level of attenuation is harder on yeast. Lager or ale? Do you want more yeast character or less? How old is the pack of liquid yeast? Those are just a few questions that will change the best practices...

Weyermann Barke is highly modified and will yield great extraction at a single rest.