Here is a great idea to control temp. You know all those armoire cabinets used to hide tvs in the 80's and 90's? Turn one into a brewery cabinet! I took over my GF's armoire and purchased a very small heater that has a digital thermostat and now its a brewery that stays at a solid 70 deg...
I would recommend fresh yeast. Find a way to control temp. Go all-in and purchase equipment to make 5 gallon batches. I am just starting out but I am loving every minute!
Here is what I have done so far.
I started with Mr. Beer too and my first 2 batches had odd taste too. Both were...
Whats up I am new to brewing but lots of years as an electronics professional and even today i run into things that don't make since (at first). I would suggest 2 things. #1 absolutely make sure all connections are tight and the power cord is correct end to end and measure with and ohm meter...
I got a Mr Beer delux for Christmas from my fiance too!!! Ok this is crazy I just brewed my first beer and joined this site and found a post from the exact same thing that happened to me "well my fiance got me a mr beer deluxe kit for x-mas , ive been wanting to learn about brewing and diy...