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So I decided I want to make a bunch of 1/2 gallon brews to experiment with different recipes. Can I use a plastic milk jug to do this (has anyone done this successfully)? If not, is there a cheap way to get 1 gallon glass jugs? Thanks.

OH ****, yeah right on its 1.010.

So I started this brew on Sunday so its been around 5 days. The air lock doesnt have many bubbles at the moment.... but Ive been taking gravity measurements and my beer is at 1.100 right now, it seems a little high? Im brewing an IPA, I figured the FG should be closer to 1. I guess my question...

Ah thanks for the fast responses! Yeah I didnt even think of not returning the sample to the fermenter, great tip.

So Im about ready to check the FG to see if fermentation is done....but how do I do that? I understand how to use a hydrometer, thats not the issue. I need to know: what is the best way to get the beer out of the fermenter? Im rather terrified about contamination and oxygen and all of that, so...

Ah ok, Ive been reading around it sounds like you guys are saying I should follow the 1+2+3 rule, but add the 1+2 because Im not doing secondary. Thanks guys!.

Im using a full plastic kit that I bought from the LHBS. The recipe is for an IPA, extract with partial mashing. Ive been reading that John Palmer website, and Im definitely not doing a secondary fermentation. But Ive seen a lot of mixed information as to how long I should keep the brew in...