180 is a little hot, but not too bad. Listen..let me be frank (even though I am Kayos)...........you need to try and chill a little bit. This thing will take time and you will give yourself a heart attack with all this worring. I know each batch is precious when you can only do one every month or two, but worrying has never, ever helped in anything. I made a terrible beer my first batch (Mr. Beer) and it has been sitting for 6 months now. Just cracked one open tonight, and all the bad flavors are gone. If you don't end up liking the way this one tastes, think of all you've learned. Might as well order up some ingredients for the next batch so you can be excited for that one instead of worrying about the one in the fermenter.
Remember....it is about having fun. I really didn't want to seem like I am coming down on you for your posts at all....I did the same thing when I first started. Just wanted you to know I have been in your shoes.....and not that long ago.
