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So been here less than a day and already so many questions.
So did my first brew over the weekend and learned as I was going. A Brown Ale with an AIH kit. So a few questions,
1) OG was supposed to be 1.05 and if I read the hydrometer right I was as 1.11. Bad?
2) So reading through here it seems that 2nd fermentation isn't really needed. So if so how long to ferment before bottling?
3)Bought a 2.5 probe thermometer for my brew pot. It didn't come with any instructions, so how can I calibrate it with the screw on the back? So I hope the long glass thermometer that came with the kit was accurate.
3) Are extract kits the way to go for a few brews until the basic process are second nature?
I am sure I will have many more as i go, just hoping my 1st batch turns out.
Thanks in advance
So did my first brew over the weekend and learned as I was going. A Brown Ale with an AIH kit. So a few questions,
1) OG was supposed to be 1.05 and if I read the hydrometer right I was as 1.11. Bad?
2) So reading through here it seems that 2nd fermentation isn't really needed. So if so how long to ferment before bottling?
3)Bought a 2.5 probe thermometer for my brew pot. It didn't come with any instructions, so how can I calibrate it with the screw on the back? So I hope the long glass thermometer that came with the kit was accurate.
3) Are extract kits the way to go for a few brews until the basic process are second nature?
I am sure I will have many more as i go, just hoping my 1st batch turns out.
Thanks in advance