corn

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getting ready to brew a batch. it is a brewers best extract kit. anyone brewed this yet or have any thoughts.

mrbunn

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This was my first kit ever. Turned out very nice.

Tinman13

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have it in secondary right now
Added a oak spiral that was soaked in Dark Rum

corn

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if you dont mind, how long did you soak in the rum?

corn

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did either of you use a yeast starter? I rehydrate before pitching, was'nt sure if a starter would be needed for this type of beer.

Iqbal624

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I would assume that if you were doing an imperial, you'd want to do a starter.

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Primary: All-Grain - Bee Cave Brewery IPA
Secondary: Star San
Keg 1: Big Porter
Keg 2: Chinook IPA
Keg 3: Air

On Deck: Anay Black IPA

Batches attempted: 3

jeburgdo

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If it's dry yeast you don't need a starter. But you probably will want two packs. I don't know what yeast they have in the kit, but you may want to get some extra yeast.

lemmiwinks

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+1

I just brewed the Kate the Great clone last night and pitched 2 packets of re-hydrated US-05. OG was 1.102

corn

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thanks all. it is dry yeast : safale s-04. have not used this strain before. do you think I need two of these. also this is the biggest beer I will have brewed, is an air lock sufficient or do i need a blow off tube. thanks

jeburgdo

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Yes, I would suggest two packs.

If your primary is on the smaller side, go with a blow-off tube. Or if you're just concerned, a blow off tube certainly won't hurt.