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some good ideas there, thanks geebz

Does anyone have a problem unscrewing the lid off the fermenter after a brew is finished? I'm using a Coopers brew kit fermenter and the problem is getting worse each time. I'm afraid that one day it's gonna be stuck forever.

Perhaps I have a new use for the vaseline by the beside table?

I am going for more of a Murphy's stout, which I find a bit sweeter than Guinness. Hence the lactose is the additive of choice.

Thanks Chris. Will try the single carb drop approach.

I have a Coopers Irish Stout in fermenter at present. It tastes very creamy and delicious just as it is. So creamy that I don't want any more carbonation.
Could I just bottle it as is?
Or, would 1 glucose drop per 750ml bottle be a better compromise?

Happy to hear from any experience stout-makers.