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I bought a Midwest recipe kit that's for a 5 gallon brew. I've got a 3 gallon BK. What should I do?

So I haven't even bottled my first brew, but I'm stoked with anticipation. I'm beginning with a Red Irish Ale. I love history and beer, so I sort of combined my two loves. The name: Sputnik Irish Ale. The Sputnik comes in with the sanitizing my airlock with Russian Vodka, and the Irish Ale is...

1) Should the bottles be standing or resting on their side? 2) Placed in a fridge or kept out at room temp, which in my basement is a consistent low 70s? 3) Keep bottled 2 or 3 weeks before serving? Thanks in advance. I'm sure I'll be posting more questions. CHEERS!

My directions mention I can either use water or vodka. Vodka? Why vodka?

New to the brew, here... Trying to decide between buying a 4 gal stainless pot and using my gas stove top, or spending a little bit more for a turkey fryer...would love any insight.

Greetings! Just got my beginners kit from Midwest Supplies and can't wait to brew up my first batch of Irish Red Ale. Any tips or tricks from the more experienced members out there. I'm super stoked to begin! Thanks in advance and cheers!