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Its too late for me. I'll take a gravity reading in a 2 weeks and post an updated. Would you recommend pitching more yeast or dry hopping to get the extra bit of bitterness? Sent from my iPhone using Home Brew

Rye ipa brew day update. Used the exact recipe and my pre boil was 1.066, OG came it at 1.088. I had a little over 5 gallons after boil. Did I boil too much off? Might I add that this was my 4th AG and this was the most amazing smelling wort. Sent from my iPhone using Home Brew

Brewing this right now. Thanks everyone. I can't wait to see the head after a smooth pour. Sent from my iPhone using Home Brew

Thanks for the reply, guys. very helpful. Obviously I'm new here and love the input. Especially when it comes to repitching where i have no experience. Was the yeast a balanced flavor or did the yeast over power the hops and malts? The reason I ask is I've read the yeast kind of takes center...

Northern Brewer suggests 2 packs per 5 gallons, I'm wondering how much yeast cells you would loose to rehydration and if, for next time, I should use 2 instead? Thanks, I'll be ready for that yeast volcano next time.

Over the weekend I finally brewed my first beer on my own. I chose an all grain saison with this particular yeast due to the lack of a controlled temperature environment for the fermenter. My Actual O.G. was right on target at 1.051 (despite lack of boil-off due to the high humidity here in...

perfect! thanks guys.

I'm gonna be heading to Home Depot sometime today to build my mash tun for all grain batches. I was wondering if anyone had a parts list I can refer to. Sent from my iPhone using Home Brew

I gotta ask, what's with the doll in your photo, man? Creepy as heck!

Read a couple more chapters of John Palmer's How to Brew and starred at my yeast starter for my second brew ever. It's a all grain oatmeal stout. And currently making my first reply on HBT. :) Hello everyone!