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Thanks a bunch mewithstewpid. Makes me feel better and I don't have to delay my planned weekend brewing.

Thanks guys! I'll be using light DME for starters going forward. I may do a test and brew this again using light DME and see if there is a difference with this brew using Amber DME.

Thanks for the replies! My original question has led to more questions now. I've read several places that you should try to match the DME type to the style of the beer. IE: if you brew an Amber, use Amber DME. I assumed this was for flavor, not color reasons but you know what assuming does...

I didn't think color was the reason you matched starter DME? I will cold crash and decant too. Regardless, I've already made an Amber starter. The question is: is it ok to roll with that or should I make using light, etc?

Hey guys, Is an Amber DME ok to use for an Irish Red? I made my starter with Amber but can make another starter using light or something else if necessary. I want to do this right and don't want to just wing it and see how it does. I've read about matching the starter to the style you're...

OG and FG are in the OP: Original Gravity: 1.050 Final Gravity: 1.010

you can buy it online too. i know austin homebrew carries it.

Yeah I brewed this one and it didn't have the color or orange flavor I was hoping for and expecting.

I think you'll be in great shape! Mine came out awesome..maybe my best brew yet.

Bottled up the Haus Pale Ale after 4 weeks in primary. Hit FG perfectly. The sample tasted great. I can't wait for this one to bottle condition as it may be my best brew yet. Jeff

Don't feel bad, you are not alone. I went through the exact same thing several months ago. I now use 2 thermometers while brewing and constantly check one against the other.

I've also heard of using gelatin. Are they used for the same effect? Are there pros and cons to using either/or?

Could someone please explain what crash cooling is both in bottling and kegging? How do you do it and more importantly, why do you do it? Thank you in advance for your replies! Jeff

I think I used 4 and from the sample it didn't appear to be real orangey.

Brewed this up yesterday. Went very smooth..hit target OG on the money. Airlock action within 8 hours. Question about bottling: I read a lot and searched but never find a definitive answer about how long in the primary, secondary, and how long conditioning in the bottle. I think I had...

Bottled this one up last night. Hit the 1.010 Final Gravity target...started at 1.051. Didn't appear quite as orange as other pics posted here but I'll let it carb in bottle for 3 weeks then sample and I'll post pics. Tasted pretty good, excited for this to be ready!

Thanks KingB. Transferred to 2ndary smoothly with the gelatin last night. Waiting game for another week now! jeff

King B, question on gelatin. I've never used it before..how do you use it? Do you dump the dry gelatin in the bottom of the secondary then rack or do you rack then dump in the gelatin? Do you shake, stir, etc to mix in the gelatin with the wort? Today is day 30 in the primary so it's...

http://www.treetop.com/ProductSubCategory.aspx?ID=1 I believe all Tree Top juices are ok. It looks like from their product page the 100% and Organic are all good for making Apfelwein!

In the instructions!!! You don't rack to secondary! Leave it in the primary. Racking --- Don't you dare additional feeding --- NO NO More stirring or shaking -- Your not listening, don't touch