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    Storing my beer in the garage

    I bottled and placed my beer in the garage. I was afraid that it might explode in the house and that is the reason for using the garage. My garage is cool and I am hoping that the carbonation period will be somewhat longer which is no big problem. Should I place it in the house or how...
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    Quick question on adding sugar for carbonation

    I used corn sugar in my batch of beer to ferment it. I am ready to bottle it and am wondering if I should use corn sugar or regular granulated sugar. I was going to try dissolving the sugar in some water but have changed my mind as this is my first batch. TIA
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    How to make stronger beer (around 5.5%)

    The kit recipe I am following says to add '2 level teaspoons of sugar to a 2 litre bottle'. If I want stronger beer, do I add more sugar and how much or will it be too sweet? Am I better off adding corn sugar rather than granulated sugar? Thanks for all the help..it is a great forum and I...
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    First beer kit batch

    I boiled 2 1/2 litres of water, added my beer kit with five cups of corn sugar and poured it into the carboy. I then added 20 litres of cold water to the carboy. I stirred it very well and am satisfied that it is mixed good. I then added the yeast and gave it a final stir. Do I stir this...
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    Forgot hops...

    I asked the beer kit store employee if I had everything required to make a batch to which he confirmed. I dorve home which is two hours away. I posted on here and someone asked if I had hops and I replied no.He told me to get them or the batch would be on the flat side and no bite. I now have...
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    Need advice on my first batch

    I have all the ingredients for my first batch and want to be sure I understand everything. I bought the light Black Rock (NZ) malt extract. I bought all my supplies seperate and did not buy a kit. The instructions off the net said to boil 7 litres of water and then add the extract and let...
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