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I am using a 2000ml flask and I used 3 cups of water and a half cup of dme. Just looks a bit small in such a big flask. Should I be ok?

I was curious what app everyone was using on their iPhone for all grain brewing? Was going to brew my first all grain batch very soon and would like to use an app for various calculations. Thanks

Ha thanks for the advice! That was not my intention!

They are supposed to be somewhat equal. I want to buy another primary no matter what, but can only afford to buy a wort chiller and plastic primary, but not a glass primary and a wort chiller.

Wort chiller it is. Do you think it is worth buying another plastic primary fermenter or should I wait to buy a glass?

So I won some money from fantasy football and want to put it towards brewing supplies. I am torn between two things. Wanted to get others advice on what to get. Option 1: Worth Chiller and Another 6.5 Gallon Plastic Fermenter Option 2: 6 Gallon Glass Carboy Primary Fermenter I only...

Thanks for the advice!

I did use s04. When using s04 or s05 you don't have to worry about rehydrating? Trying to learn as I go.

Mostly due to ignorance, I did not rehydrate my yeast for a high gravity (~1.071) brown ale. Do you think this will ultimately make the end result too sweet? If so, is it worth buying more yeast to add at some point? Also, I assume it's worth buying a yeast starter? Thanks.

Alright, thanks for the input.

I sanitized everything and used a hose with the siphon. Just wasn't sure if it was ok to let the beer be exposed to oxygen for a short while it was still fermenting.

Yesterday I transferred my first homebrew from my plastic primary to a secodary glass carboy. When using my auto siphon I realized there was a lot of chances for oxygen potentially contaminate my beer. Is this something to worry about? And are there any suggestions on the best way to transfer...