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    Kreezer project opinion....

    I've been wanting to do a keeper for awhile now. Here was my dilemma.......I live in the Central Valley of CA and in the summer temps are routinely 100+. I want to keep my kreezer on my back patio under the roof but afraid a chest freezer would still work too hard to stay cool, even if in the...
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    First bottle...first batch

    Well, like most new home brewers I've discovered I'm impatient......lol. My bottles have been conditioning for a week and last night I took a "test" bottle and put it on the fridge. I had to try it today and I can say I am please. Good color, good flavor and good carbonation. I'm letting...
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    Bottling day........

    After being patient for 21 days it's finally bottling day. Didn't take too long and that spring loaded bottle filler is worth it's weight in gold. Now to wait another 3 weeks or so until it carved,up...................finished with 47 bottles.
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    Ready to bottle..? Haze...?

    This is my first batch and I did a gravity check 2 days ago and it was 1.016 and today it was 1.016. Started out a 1.050, so I'm going to say that fermentation is over. I'm going to say its ok to bottle but I did notice it's still a bit hazy with some suspended material. Should I bottle or...
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    Fermentation check....first batch

    An update on my first bay h. Brewed an IPA and it's been in the fermenter for 2 weeks. Decided to check the gravity today. It had an O.G. Of 1.050. Today is was 1.016. Looked good and smelled good. Even better it tasted great. I'll let it go a couple more days then check it again and...
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    First batch fermentation...(time lapse)

    My first batch started fermenting......just thought I'd do a quick time lapse of it. Took 60 photos total, 1 every 5 seconds. Couldn't embed it so here's the link to the you tube clip. http://youtu.be/jvO0jd7nKOA
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    First batch done.....

    Well got my first batch finished and yes I'm hooked. All in all it went well with only a few minor hiccups. My O.G. Reading was 1.050 and put 5 gallons in the fermenter. Now have to wait for the yeast to do their thing...... Thanks to the forums for all the info, support and...
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    Starting first batch ever.....

    Well today is the day. Yeast pack is ready and heating up the water for my first batch ever. Wish me luck......lol
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    Thanks Santa...........

    Santa (aka SWMBO) got me a brewing kit for Christmas. I've been wanting to brew for a long tine nowadays Santa made it possible. I've needed a new hobby for awhile........
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