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I had that happen on my first brew but it didn't give it impart any rubber flavor into the beer. I wouldn't even worry about it

I wouldn't worry about either of those things as long as you kept everything sanatized after the boil was completed. I don't see any issues in skimming of the foam and I never strain my wort before going into the fermenter.

My first batch was also an Irishh stout and I noticed the same thing. It has now been almost a month and I popped one yesterday and the head now sticks around and is quite good. It could be that it needs a little more time in the bottle. Im sure somebody already mentioned it but make sure the...

Great Brew Pub I have been there a few times only becasue it is so far from Bergen County where I live otherwise I would be there constantly. Looks like you had a great time and learned a few things along the way. Great post

thanks for the info guys it is probably my temp it has been hard to keep it at a constant 65-70 degrees with it being rainy and all over the weekend. it is a hefe kit. also it was only a packet of dry yeast should I be pitching more than just the one packet.

It seems to me that my 2nd batch is going the same way as my 1st one. The fermenation took off like crazy for the 1st 24-36 hrs then immediately no activity in the airlock. I know activity in airlock doesnt mean a thing, but my 1st batch did the same thing and I missed the FG by alot. Is there...

I have now brewed two batches an Irish Stout from Midwest and a Hefeweizen from the LHBS both extract kits and my OG is always low. I know that my Hydro is calibrated at 68 per the instructions, but can you really trust that? The process I have been using is steeping grains at 155-160 for 30...