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Okay, sounds good. On my next batch, Ill do a start reading, then an end reading. Thanks for all the replies/help! -Chris

Im not sure what OG and FG is, but I just looked at the ABV scale on the hydrometer. The beer tasted fine to me...in fact, great...and while all of my friends agreed, those who drank 3 or 4 said they felt very little "buzz". The beer is all gone now, it was 2 gallons, and I let it ferment for...

Hydrometer. It was the Mr. Beer West Coast Pale Ale, that comes with the kit. It had the "booster" pack, which I used. Could some of my yeast been dead? Personally, I wouldnt care about ABV, but some of my friends/family commented on it. (read "younger" friends/family) ;)

My West Coast Pale Ale batches are coming out at about 2% ABV...I would like to increase that by at least 2 more. I make 2 gallon batches...how much DME or sugar should I add? Thanks!

Is there something I can substitute for the ABV "Booster" that comes with Mr. Beer recipes?

Why not just use the ice water all the time? The whole point is to cool it quickly.

"IMO" or "IMHO" (in my humble opinion) is not proprietary to this site...it has been common internet terminology for 20 years. Just an FYI. :D

BOTTLE SIZE / SUGAR AMOUNT 12 ounce bottles use 3/4 TSP. 16 ounce bottles use 1 TSP. 22 ounce bottles use 1 1/2 TSP. 1 liter/quart bottle use 2 1/2 TSP. 2 liter bottles use 1 1/2 TBSP. 3 liter bottles use 2 1/4 TBSP.

I was under the impression carbonation is achieved by the yeast eating the sugars, and converting to CO2. I also thought high temps (over 80) kills off yeast. and colder temps retards the process.

What is your water source? Virtually all water come from underground, and would be around the 60 degree mark...are you letting it run long enough? Yes. You can not chill to any lower (temperature) than your cooling media.

Indeed! I hate working with that stuff. Since I dont really care about ABV, and more about taste, I think Ill go with "refills".

Im ready to start mt 3rd Mr. Beer batch, and have a question... On their web site, they have "Recipes", which include "Pouch Booster" and the HME. They also have "Refills" which just have HME. What is the difference? What does the booster do, and is it needed? Thanks!

I just finished my first batch in my Mr. Beer, and it was perfect! West Coast Pale Ale...crisp, clean, clear, and carbonated perfectly! I fermented for 2 weeks, warm conditioned for 3 weeks, then cold conditioned for 3 weeks. The only thing I did differently from the directions, is I...

I noticed the same thing. Over half of what I looked at was "Out of stock" or "No longer available". I didnt hear they were bought out, but either way, we can still split up 5 gallon kits if need be. Regards.

I know I said I would wait until the 22nd to taste, but last yesterday it was 95 degrees here, and I was smoking some ribs, and finished them up on the grill...hot, hot, hot. Since I had a whole case, I decided what the heck...Ill see what just one bottle taste like. I know the preached word...