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OG = 1.050 FG = 1.012 They were both in the range on the instructions.

So I'm working on my first batch of the TrueBrew IPA and just bottled yesterday. I had it in the primary for a week and then secondary for about two weeks. I took a little taste before bottling and the IPA tasted almost syrupy. Not really sure what I did wrong. Will the taste change a little...

Great post! I'm halfway through my first batch and have been wonder about using a colander when I pour into the primary next time. Thought the way you did that was a great idea. Do most people strain? My first kit didn't have it as part of the instructions so I didn't. I definitely had a lot...

I recently picked up a copy of Clone Brews. I've only brewed one batch so far using a TrueBrew kit so it seemed very simple to complete. After reading some things and watching videos on home brewing, I had a couple of questions about the recipes in Clone Brew. 1. The recipes say crush and...

I was storing it in a closet in my downstairs. I brought it upstairs in front of a vent and it started going again. I guess part of it was a temperature issue? Will this cause problems with with my end results? What do people do to regulate temperature during fermentation? Do people ever...

My beginning gravity was 1.050 so if I take a reading and its at the final gravity by the instructions (1.012-1.0140) I'm good? Or take a reading a few days in a row? At that point I should transfer to the secondary and about how long would you recommend before bottling? What's the best...

I got a brewing kit and the True Brew IPA "Maestro" kit for Christmas. Last Saturday, I brewed and put in the primary. I've been keeping an eye on the airlock over this first week and noticed that today there isn't any more bubbling going on. Should I be concerned? I was planning on putting...