The BSDA has been moved into the secondary fermenter tonite. Added in the spice mixture - which was finalized as 5 oz. of Jim Beam Bourbon, 1 oz. of diced fresh ginger, 3 cinnamon sticks, 4 cloves and the zest of 1 large orange.
Hopefully will sit there for about 10 days, and then be bottled on November 7th. Going to be close to get it carbonated well for Christmas - didn't realize that "big beers" take longer to carbonate. Might possibly add a small amount of yeast at bottling to expedite carbonation with hopes that can open a couple around the holidays, cellaring the majority into 2010. Won't finalize the plan though until I talk to the guy at the home brew supply store this weekend for advice.
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