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I was set on buying a Mr.Beer kit or a BeerMachine kit myself. But before doing that i found this forum and other things online about brewing, as i read and posted, most people convinced me that buying a starter kit and making it myself would be better. That is the advice i took. That was 3...

Hello, I just bottled, capped my first brew. The capper was included in my kit. After capping all of the bottles, i was curious to how tight it was. When apllied enough pressure, the cap did move, (twist). I was concerned with this as i thought it was not suppose to give way by any means. I...

These are new bottles so didn't know if i should wash them or not. I thought maybe i could just sanitize them. Thanks.

Hello, I am ready to bottle my first batch. Got 2 cases from the HBS store. The guy there told me to put them in the dishwasher, wash them with no soap, and put on aotomatic dry, then wash them again, with soap. He said if i do that i will not have to sanitize. I still want to sanitize...

Hello All, My first batch has been in the fermentor for a week now. I see nomore bubbles. I did not do a reading when i started it. But did one just now. It says 1.013, the recipe says the final gravity should be 1.012-1.015, since it is in that range, is it safe to bottle now? It is a German...

I moved here from Anchorage, Alaska. I know what you mean. I made the mistake of packing some clothes in an old vodka case cardboard box going to Barrow, it was stopped and searched of course.

My Homebrew Supply Store here said not to use a secondary, that it really does not do anything and you take the risk of contamination when transferring. Just transfer from primary into bottling bucket and bottle. I am new at this all, but what i have read says that a secondary will help...

Hi All, I do not have a regular computer at home yet, still stuck with this webtv. I am new,just made my first batch lastnight. I want to put labels on my beer, can i have some made up for me at some website somewhere? If so can you please tell me where? Or maybe i can pay somebody to do it...

Hi All, I made my first batch yesterday afternoon. I thought i might have messed it up since i could not get an accurate temperature before putting the yeast in. I guess this means the wort was not too hot then. Is it ok to sprinkle the yeast in, stir and place lid on like kit instructions...

Thanks for your help Scott. I feel stupid now asking about the hydrometer, but hey, i didn't know so had to ask. About the yeast, i did what the instructions said with the kit, sprinkled it on top and stirred. Will that be ok or will my batch be bad now? Should i always heat it up first from now...

Thanks for clearing that up for me. I am definately a newbie as you can see. Thanks.

Hello, I just made my first batch, was excited to do it, but now confused also. #1. I got the Brewers Best kit, German Oktoberfest, what exactly does steep mean? I was told like a tea bag, so i bobbed it up and down for 20 minutes in the pot. I saw a lot of particles in it, will all that...

I found a supply store today, only one in Phoenix. I was ready to buy my starter kit from a website. Being new to this, i was excited to see everything. I bought a "True Brew" equipment kit. Comes with every thing except the pot. A Brewers Best ingredient mix. 48 bottles, for $99. I am...

Thanks for the links.

Hello, Thanks for the advice. I always thought making the beer the regular way would be too hard for a newbie like me, so was thinking of getting a Mr. Beer kit. Some people have said the regular way is better. I need to know exactly what i need to get started, also can somebody tell me where...

Hello, I am happy to be here. I am new to this hobby and trying to learn it all. Basicaly, i want to make my own beer instead of buying the store bought beer, which in my opinion does nt taste good. I want to buy a beer kit to start with, if that is advisable. The only two i have come...