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Had an oyster stout that was awesome.

So what does that stand for ?

Space cadet

Thanks so much everyone you were a lot of help !

What about putting it in a secondary fermenter. Would that be better?

It's been about 23 hours now and the air loc is bubbling slowly. About 1 time every 5 minutes or so. I am getting worried that I didn't aerate enough. I poured into the bucket and stirred it some. Getting anxious! Lol

It wa an American pale ale. I wanted to keep it simple the first time.

Thanks and I will

So I just brewed my first batch pitched my yeast and the bucket is in the basement. Generally how long before the airlock starts to bubble?

Cayden son

So add ice straight to the wort?

So you can add ice straight to the wort?

I am planning on starting to brew at home and brewing my 1st batch this weekend. My question is I only have an 8 quart stock pot so should I do 1 or 2 gallon batches until I can purchase a larger pot? Also if I do 1 or 2 gallon batches can I use a larger brewing bucket? So that when I do get a...