Recent content by KirkDavidson

Hey RageAgainst22 I just taste tested my batch for the first time too. Started brewed 10 days ago. Just transferred to secondary and I was impressed with how tasty my first batch was too. I was expecting my first batch to taste a bit off but so far so good! I'm doing a Mexican Cervesa right...

Thanks for the links boo boo

Just started my first brew on Friday of last week and waiting impatiently (yes I know... I need to hold my horses right!) for my first batch to be done. Still lots of time to wait yet until my first taste! Curious to know if anyone is brewing out of New Brunswick Canada? Or perhaps Northern...

This looks pretty groovy, I'd like to give it a shot! Sign me up

I'll be using the test tube from now on because I don't really want to introduce an infection into my first batch (I know it probably won't turn out perfect anyway). Thanks for all the input so far.

Yooper: I do have the test tube that I bought from my brewing store, I decided not to take a test sample because it was in the bucket and easy to just drop the hydrometer in the brew. But when you say to look at eye level that makes a LOT more sense to try that! I will check it out tomorrow to...

SD-SLIM, thanks for your input! I'm not going to follow the instructions from here on out, because you guys are the experts. Does the beer look good so far? Should I avoid going to a secondary glass carboy and just leave it in the primary? It's probably a personal preference whether or not to...

Hi Guys I was searching the forum to try and find some info on the FestaBrew kits (bought the Cervesa mix). I just started getting into the home brew hobby and am having fun so far. This is my first brew. I'm day four of fermenting. The instructions say 3-5 and most people on the forum are...

Hey everyone Just started my first batch of home brew, and decided to make a label for it once it's finished. Excited to start this new hobby! Here is the logo I came up with. Thoughts and comments are always welcome :) I was searching the forums for what dimensions should be used for...