Ok...I'm a pretty new brewer with only 3 batches under my belt. I'm very happy to say each batch has turned out great. My question is that when I ordered my brew kit from B3, it came with a green foam donut. I have yet to figure out what the heck it's for? Apparantly it's not very crucial...
You're probably fine. From my limited experience and reading on these pages, its not at all uncommon to have a vigorous and short fermentation period, especially with some dry yeasts. If you hit your target FG then I wouldnt worry. Put a little in a glass while bottling to taste. It should...
I just tried my first homebrew and it's fantastic :ban: . Its a porter from my LHBS called Vulcan Butt Porter. Its been in bottles for 2 weeks now and following the B3 instructions is ready to drink. I have read a lot on this forum and also the howtobrew website and any other info Google...
WOW! Thanks for all the replies and info everyone. I thought my question my generate a little interest but never knew I'd get so many good suggestions and ideas. Keep Brewing!
Sorry for slow response. I've got a new baby and a 4yo so my free time is very limited. I have been to AlaBrew. I bought their Vulcan Butt Porter. It was my very first brew (in bottles aging now). Seldom ever get up Anniston way.
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I'm new to brewing and like the idea of reusing/storing the yeast cakes from my primary. My question is: How many times can it be reused. The reason I ask is because I saw a show on the History? channel about brewing and the large commercial brewery they were documenting...
Hello everyone,
I'm new to the forum and brewing. So far I've got one batch in bottles (porter) and one batch in the fermenter (light ale). No major problems or issues yet. Hoping to try the porter this weekend. I tasted it while I bottled :D and everything seemed fine. The porter ended...