Recent content by JoanofArc

I have the kit and haven't made it yet. You add all the extract.

What more do I need to make 5 gallon of wort? How much DME or dextrose do I need to add?

I've been seeing posts from others that say the champagne yeast strips flavor. Most are just using D-47

I bought a kit with a plastic carboy for the reason given of the danger of glass breakage

Oh dude, that hurts. Guess it can't take the pressure.

Oh hell this is funny. Thanks for the laugh.

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You need an airlock. That thing will explode if you don't let the gas out.

Yes. I discovered that the second bottling went better.

Am I correct that better flavor comes with letting the beer age? I've done two brews now and think I'm tasting better beer as it ages. I bottle and have left it in 68° until putting around 4 in the fridge, letting condition and then drinking.

Wow!

My first brew I named "The Cat ale" say it fast. I have six cats in my house. My Wifi is The Cattery.

I hear that the #1 reason for funky flavor is what water you use. If you are using your tap water, most likely this is the cause.

The bottling takes the most time. I find the brewing fun.

Thanks for the photos. This second bottling went better. It happened that I am sick with bronchitis and my housemate has no interest in brewing but lives beer.