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Bill Withers -Use Me

I did have a tough time reading the last digit actually from foam that wouldn't subside, but it was extremely close to 1.060. Thanks for all the input guys! I'll definitely try that bottling tip.

It's an Irish amber ale

So it's been one week in the fermentor. The anticipation is killing me. I took a gravity reading today, it read 1.02. OG was at ~1.06 . Things seem to be on track thus far. After one more week I'm hoping it's ready to bottle. I was cleaning bottles today. I've got about half of what I need...

Cold War Kids. Mine Is Yours album. All of it

Ahh man what a story. I feel for you. I am in the midst of brewing my first. Its fermenting as we speak. I'm waiting for my dogs to knock the bucket over or something crazy to happen. Jk, you're story will make me more careful, just cant wait til fermenting is over. If you haven't already, start...

Ok yea I'll hold off for a bit, thanks guys.

Hey All, So my first brew is fermenting, now on day 4 and Im wondering, I hear people saying they've taken readings for SG to determine when the fermentation process has finished, is it ok to remove the lid from my 6-gal bucket to take a reading? And if necessary put it back on and let it...