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Funny you should mention that. This is an Octoberfest Lager kit. Which came with two booster packs. I was a little hesitant to use them. But that's what the instructions called for. So I guess it will work out. I have one more booster from a previous recipe. I guess I can use that for the next...

Thank you! 👍😎

Thank you! I've been telling my wife this for decades. :bigmug:

Precisely! I'll make sure I have adult supervision ~ and I'm not drinking ~ when I level up my game.

THANK YOU! This is exactly what I was looking for. And yes, my batch is exactly two gallons as per the Mr. Beer instructions. I had a few other questions if you don't mind. Is it possable ~ or recommended ~ to increase the ABV by adding more sugar during carbonation? Or would this be...

I'm sorry, Twisted. I don't agree that individually measuring out each bottles sugar content is easier than priming the entire batch in a single operation. I do appreciate the link though, of whom you are the author. :) I've done both the household sugar and the fizz drops. Each are an extra...

Thank you, I've considered making some more complicated brews. But the kits are so easy and I'm not sure I'm ready for the more advanced stuff. Some day, though.

Ya. The Mr. Beer recipe for this batch calls for temps between 68 and 78 degrees. With the ideal temps at 70 to 72. Seems high to me too. But I keep the fermenter in a room that stays much closer to 68.

Haa! Very good point!

Yes, About 68-70 degrees where the fermenting takes place.

Thank you Walking_Target, The calculator suggests 1.6oz. of table sugar for American Ales & Lagers ~ 2.2 - 2.7. Any particular reason why you would suggest the lower end of CO2 as opposed to the higher? My recipe calls for 12-14 days of fermentation. I always go with 14. This is a Mr. Beer...

I just started a 2 gallon batch of Octoberfest Lager. Ya, I know it's only April. Lol. I'd like to batch prime this, as I think the carbonation process would be more consistent per bottle. I've done this once before, but it was a long time ago and I don't remember how much sugar I used. Here's...

Hello friends, My name is Dean. I've been brewing off and on for several years. By no means a pro at it. But I love the process and I never realized how bad most store bought beer tasted until I tried my very first home brew. My interest started several years ago when my son gave me a...