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The rye stout is a-bubbling away in the primary bucket. It got off to a slow start, I think because it's the highest gravity brew I've made so far. Took the yeast a bit to get up to speed. Also I have trouble with aerating my wort. It's hard to shake a plastic bucket and stirring doesn't do too much. With lower gravity worts and big yeast starters, it's not such a problem. I think when I get back home, I'll figure out how to invest in a aeration system of some sort so I don't have to worry about lag.

The next issue I have to deal with is whether to brew a pale ale or a bock. I've not made either yet, though the bock will be much more difficult. Of course, the Talking Man at the brew store says it's perfect weather for brewing bocks...decisions, decisions...