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I would caution against boiling your water and then steeping the grains. The water will be too hot and tannins will be extracted from the grains and that causes an astringent character reminiscent of sucking on grape skins. You should never let the water go over 170. I've made quite a few...

werb, Every batch of beer is a learning experience. And even with mistakes, beer has a tendency to turn out pretty good. As you gain experience your beers will get better but don't count this first batch out just yet. If you find that it doesn't taste as well as you wanted, don't give up...

1.025 is definitely too high. This beer needs to ferment some more. Are you sure it is really finished? Airlock activity doesn't always tell a good story. The best way to ensure your beer is complete is to take a reading at least a day apart. If it is still changing then it is finished...

I agree with Blender, a larger kettle will help. In order to prevent carmelization of your wort, the more water the better. The fact that you boil was so thick probably hurt your hop utilization. Your beer won't have the hopping levels of an alt but there is a very good chance your beer will...

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