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Bread yeast is never a good decision. Wait it out, fermentation will NOT take place in 2 hours. As others have stated, patience is key. You'll probably still make beer, but your process has a lot of improving to do. Your process will improve if you just keep reading and trying.

Pics look good! Congrats... I think from the pictures you left the grains in during the boil. As far as I know, the grains are meant to be steeped at 150 degrees F, and no more, because a hotter temperature releases a bitter flavor. The next time you brew, it'll get easier...

Must be normal, cause I just racked my first brew to the secondary yesterday, (need to update signature) and it had the same bitter taste. No off flavors here either, no banana taste either...... I think I just have to be more patient! A buddy who is an experienced home brewer says it's...

Wow, I can't believe all of the major domestics in people's list. Sorry to slam your choice, but MGD! Yuck! Here are mine, slam away! Every day drinking: Sierra Nevada Pale Ale / Summit Extra Pale Ale / Summit IPA / Goose Island IPA On occasion: Belle's Two Hearted IPA (mmmmmmm)...

This is an awesome tip! I'm going to use it this weekend when I brew my second batch. This time it's a honey bee ale.

What's the name? What's the brewery name? I've been told that this is really important to a successful beer, it has to have an identity! :D What temp did you pitch at? Also, I think the kit ferments best between 60-70....might be smart to put wet towels, or T-Shirt around the...

Thanks for all of the replies, this is a nice place to hang out! Other boards (non-beer boards) are much more ....um aggressive, and quick to slam you for whatever mistake you have made. Question for you danceswithbeer...did you taste it after the hop additions, cause I did, and (insert...

Hey all, I just brewed my first batch of extract! I brewed an Octane IPA kit from midwestsupplies (the brewstore is actually just up the street from my house). I brewed it Saturday, 07/02/2005. I researched quite a bit, and think I did ok. A coworker is an advanced home brewer, and...