True_Sycko
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Its the Deluxe starter kit from Northern Brewer. I was going to wait for the groupon deal but couldn't wait any longer (ordered on Monday, doh) I just unpacked it and I am happy. The long box is a 28" patle. I decided to start off with making the Dead Ringer (Bell's Two Hearted clone). I do have a question about the airlocks though. It came with 2 plastic bubblers. I read these get stuff inside and can't really be cleaned. Should I pick up a couple of 3 piece or just wait until they get nasty? Also, should I fill them with sanitized water or cheap vodka? Also I just tired the hydrometer in water and didn't see a meniscus. I did see the water "holding" onto the hydrometer at 1.000. By "holding" on I mean the water was actually holding on at 1.000 and the rest of the water line was down maybe a mm or 2. Is this normal?
Now I have to wait for my kettle to come in!!!
Since I will be brewing next weekend, Should I put the hops in the freezer? Should I do anything about the steeping grains? And the extract is fine at room temp? Sorry First big boy kit (done Mr. Beer).
Oh and I must say, Northern Brewer Rocks at packaging! I never seen so much bubble wrap before!
Thanks Mike :rockin: