Pitched my first batch last Saturday, ghetto-style, into a 2.5gal HDPE water jug. Haven't looked at it yet--left it at my buddy's house, since he has a workshop that stays at "room temperature" he doesn't mind stinking up. Should be ready to bottle right around Thanksgiving, I'm hoping.
First 5 gallon batch last night. Have to say it was the easiest brew night yet. We're going to bottle and hopefully it will be ready for Christmas presents, that is if we don't drink it all.