I made up the Brewers' Best IPA adding a liquid yeast that the homebrew shop recommended as the only change. I've not gotten much bubbling activity the last few batches in the airlock, so didn't think much of it, and there is evidence of krausen activity when I opened the ale pale, but doing the math a few times after checking with the hygrometer, I come out with 1.44% alcohol after the initial was close to the recommended level (which I don't recall now). Taste is okay, with a somewhat grapefruity taste, which is okay to me since I like that flavor, but I suspect it isn't what it should be. I think I had some Sam Adams Double Agent IPA or something else similar that actually mentioned the grapefruit taste on the label so I'm not surprised by it, just wondered if I may have done something wrong. As far as I can see, I've followed the same cleaning and brewing procedures for 6 of these kits now, so I think I should be getting the hang of things. After a very good Scottish Ale and an Irish Stout, both of which came out very good in my opinion, but both of which showed very little bubbling activity, I just want to double check. Temps have been consistent with directions, no noticeable change to water conditions, same equipment and one-step cleanser, etc. 10 more days until I can open the first bottle and see how it ends up.
Tom Oxley
Tom Oxley