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I didn't have a full 5 gallons based on what I did, but folks, better safe then sorry. Plus if I bottle tomorrow...when I return...I get to drink it all. No brainer :):rockin::tank::ban::off::cross::cross: Thanks all!

To add to the conversation further...can this thing get hoppier? Can I go to my brew store...buy a big bag of hops, dry hop and let it sit longer? How long can you toy with your brew prior to bottling/kegging like I'm contemplating? Yes, yes I like hops :)

So true story...no additional hops were provided to dry hop. No dry hop was indicated throughout the recipe. Is that odd? Granted I get back Saturday and I will dry hop, but it smells hoppy and looks black and night :P Very peculiar. In fact, this was a liquid extract recipe which I've never...

Darker then dark IPA - Don't recall IPA being this dark, hence the thread.

Hello HBT, Hoping I can get some feedback from the group. I brewed a batch of double IPA approximately 3 weeks ago. 1 week it remained in my primary and now It's been sitting approximately 2 weeks in my secondary. Will it be alright if I leave for another weak (going to Maui) and when I...

And in case anyone was wondering, this is the batch I thought was all jacked up previously...patience evidently is key :P

Hey all - figured I'd post just a couple photos of my 2nd completed batch. It's a tasty Kolsch! Next up is pumpkin porter! Hopefully I can wrap it up by Halloween. Did I mention that even though it's warm and lacking carbonation, it's delicious? :P :ban::mug::rockin::drunk:

That seems like a long time to have no head. Did you not use a priming sugar? Did you use a bottling bucket etc? Prime in a pot dump in bucket? Sounds like either not enough sugar or yeast is weak? Only two things I can think of.

By boozy I would say stronger then normal perhaps? It wasn't like in your face but I could taste the alcohol more then the Lager probably because the lager had more flavor.

Excellent I figured as much with the hops, I enjoy Kolsch but wasn't sure. I'll just let it sit and clear up up then. Thanks guys! Awesome input.

So here's the gist of my issue, I tested my initial gravity unfortunately because I am a rookie a week after it was fermenting and hit 1.04. Everything is good, but my question is this, the final gravity is 1.01...honestly that's like water is it not? I tried a sample and it literally tastes...

I figured I'd get a response like this Ty! Lol glad everything is a ok

Lol that's funny

Hello folks, I figure I'm good for at least (5) Does this look normal threads pertaining to my initial 5 batches. A few weeks back I was concerned my first batch had no activity and now with my 2nd batch (Kolsch) I am having some ridiculous activity and need confirmation this is normal...

Alright, time for an update, 3 weeks down and these babies have been bottled and are carbonating. Batch #1 is officially done. I've already brewed batch #2 some Long Tail Kolsch (sort of like a 4 peaks sunbru for those of you familiar) and it's sitting in my primary now. Here are some...

Hey all, This is my first batch and I am a newbie so go easy on me will ya? :) With that said, pitched yeast on 8/5 had a TON of bubbles for approximately 2 days. I went on vacation and now there are no bubbles. Does this look normal? I appreciate your feedback. What is the stuff on the...

Beer Week 1 fermentation

I'm simply waiting for approval to create a new thread but standby LOL..posting first picture of 1 week fermentation to ensure the yeast is not dead and is in fact fermenting :P:rockin: And I appreciate that!

Hey all, So here's my first batch and the concern I have. As most of you have read in the past (not sure the methodology name) I used two 8 lb bags of ice in my primary and 3 gallons of wort to create my 5-5.5 gallon bucket of goodness. Please take a gander at my picture below. Is this how...