I am eagerly awaiting my brewing equipment from NB and will brew my first batch this weekend I have studied up pretty good but have a couple questions. I havent been able to get a wort chiller yet the swmbo is already on my case about the other equipment. So my question is what is the best way to cool a batch without a chiller? I have the capapability of doing full boils with my 30 qt pot. So should I do that or reduce the boil for easier cooling? Also this is a little ahead of time but I plan on doing my next batch right on the cake from the first one. I am doing an American amber with Belgian Abbey II yeast. What styles do you recommend for the second batch on this yeast. Would something lighter in color like an APA be OK or should I go darker since the first batch is an amber? Thanks ahead of time for all your help.