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The airlock stopped bubbling a few days ago. I asked about bottling then and people told me to wait.

Should I get a hydrometer reading tonight (Friday).

I was there Monday looking at the plastic ones. I will probably get one next week. I like the fact that they are lighter and are shatterproof.

Thanks for the advice. It can be hard sometimes because you get some many different opinions. I will wait.

Fermentation started Friday evening, no bubbles today (Tuesday). If the FG is good, can I bottle it tonight or is it too soon? I just read on www.howtobrew.com that it is 2-3 weeks for ales before they can be bottled. What if the FG is where it should be? You don't want in sitting for too...

I was wanting to try the two stage method, but I don't have a 5 gallon carboy. My question is, why can't I just use a food grade 5 gallon bucket? I can pick one up at the local donut shop for like 75 cents. Is there a problem with this?

I live in the Clear Lake area. You?

I made a yeast starter. 1/2 cup of 90 degree water and covered with Saran Wrap.

Ok, I was gone all day today. When I got home I looked at the airlock and I am only getting about two bubble a minute. It hasn't even been three days yet, is this a little too fast. Is there anything else I should do?

Well, I did a search on the internet and found that it isn't recommended. Oh well, I guess I will just stick with the single stage brewing for this batch. I was just wanting to avoid some of the settlement in the bottles.

Are 5 gallon water buckets ok to use for a secondary fermenter? I have one and I was thinking about sterilizing and using it. It is a 5 gallon clear Culligan water bucket.

I was looking at the airlock and noticed only a bubble ever few seconds. It has been fermenting since Friday evening. Today being Sunday, should it be bubbling more or is it ok?:confused:

Talked to the man at the brew store. It was extract, I found out that corn syrup was clear. Thanks for everyones advice.

I said the man at the store gave "me", he actually gave my wife since I was at work at the time. I thought it was corn syrup since it was in a clear plastic container. Could it have been extract? You guys have me worried if it was corn syrup. Next time, I should probably go.

Thanks alot. Seems like alot of good info. I will buy it this weekend.