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Old 08-29-2008, 02:42 AM   #1
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Default First Brew! Scared i might have messed up.
So i finished my first brew tonight, everything went well untill i pitched my yeast. I might have done it too early but i do see a few bubbles in the air lock. I think i might have put it in there at about 85-90 degrees, hopefully i didnt ruin them
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A little hot for pitching but 85-90° won't hurt the yeast. Congratulations on your first brew!
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Old 08-29-2008, 02:50 AM   #3
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thats good advice. try to keep your fermenter at about 68 degrees if you can. You're brewing an ale right?
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yea its an ale, i got the AC goin in my appartment to keep the beer at about 70. Hopefully it turns out good ill let you guys know
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I you want to drop the temp a few more degrees wrap a wet towel around the carboy.

you can get it to 65 which is always good!
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Congrats! You will be fine. I have learned it takes a lot to mess up a batch.
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Old 08-29-2008, 12:25 PM   #7
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its bubbleing away, thanks for the re-assurance now the hard part, waiting.
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Old 08-29-2008, 12:29 PM   #8
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its bubbleing away...
Ooooh, yeasties doing what yeasties do best! Gratz on your first brew .
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i tasted the hydrometer reading and it has potential
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Whew... I just started my first brew (Summer Wheat) and pitched at 80. It seems like I should be ok after reading this. My apartment is running in the 70 degree range. Can I move my brew bucket into a bathtub of cool water now so it can stay cooler?
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