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I do like that idea... Im thinkin about doing a DIY "kit" this time around.

Ill consider it.

Thats a great idea. Thanks! Actually, it appears I wont be buying tonight... Apparently he doesnt accept Paypal anymore so Ill have to wait 3 days for my funds to transfer... Ugh... Guess Ill be lookin for some local stuff and, possibly, doing some DIY. Thanks for all the input! My turkey...

I like the cabinet idea... I may end up trying to build something like that this weekend.

Thanks. My pot is 30 quart so Im good there... I thought about the wort chiller and some sort of temp. thing but they are pretty expensive. What would you recommend on keeping the temp consistent? Im buying from www.brewmasterswarehouse.com

Well, Im going into my second batch of beer and have found me some ingredients. I just bought a turkey fryer, burner and all that the other day and was just trying to figure out what to upgrade next? I have the basic kit (plastic buckets, etc...) and since Im ordering the ingredients from...

Ouch... I believe I wouldve realized that before signing...

Well, I carbed and bottled it all tonight! I was messing w/ sanitizing and bottling and all that for about 2.5 hours! It was worth it though! I had a Delirium bottle w/ no cork so I had to drink it and it tasted great minus the carbonation. But thats ok, I know it will be better in a couple...

Sorry, was in a hurry. I mean for carbing

For my Oatmeal Stout? 5 gallons

That would work but I only have scented bleach

Thats a relief. I figured that was the case but just making sure. Ill be getting some sanitizing products tomorrow so I can bottle. Oh, how did you come to that 5.8%?

Its been fermenting for a month and I was going to bottle it today but realized I didnt have enough sanitizing stuff so I couldnt... Anyways, I tasted it and it tastes fine but it seems kind of "weak" like watery or something. Could it be b/c its flat? Also, the FG is 1.012 and the OG...

What is the sugar/ water ratio I need to boil for carbonating my beer? How much goes into each bottle? - Nick

Ok, I was going to wait anyways seeing as how I dont have enough bottles yet, lol... I just wanted to taste it. Surprisingly, it smells like beer, ha, I was expecting it to be rank. :P

After 7 days in the primary fermenter I tested the gravity and it is at 1.013. In the instructions it says the final is 1.015. What does this mean to me? Should I bottle now?

I do but I forgot to use it after I brewed... But yea, I guess Ill just leave it for another few days and check the hydrometer and then check it each day after that and see whats up b/c the airlock hasnt done one damn bit of bubbling at all. I would love to know if its even doing anything, lol

I do a LOT of things. I like to learn how to do as many things as possible... But, my main things are yoyoing, cycling and I love beer and learning to make beer. Actually, those really arent "hobbies" they are more like parts of my life, they are my passions.

Thanks for the advice. Also, is it not wise to carbonate your beer in the second fermenter? I figured I could get it more evenly spread out that way and not have to worry as much about busting bottles if I get too much in one bottle.

Oatmeal Stout. I was actually wanting to do it for carbonation.