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I added 2 gallons of wort to 3 gallons of water in the primary fermenter and then collected the OG reading of 1.030. The mixture appreared well mixed but i did not strain the wort. This was an extract kit (Brewer's Best-Brown ale). Next time I will strain the wort and stir a little more to make...

The OG was 1.030 @ 70F and the recipe kit said it should be @ 1.040-48. I have already put in primary with yeast. What could have gone wrong and How can I correct this with my next batch?:confused:

Thanks for your replys. I was unsure what preconditioned Ale should taste like, but it sounds like I m on the right track. Thanks again

I just finished bottling an English Brown Ale. The beer tasted flat and a little sweet with a slight taste of hops. Will bottle conditioning bring out more tastes and is it common for beer to taste this way before bottling? Background. I did not do a secondary fermentation, just bottled it...

I was wondering if I could use a 7-gallon plastic bucket for secondary ferm. instead of 5-gallon glass carboy? If I did this, would there be a difference?

Went on day trip south of Cancun with a company called Snorkeling Adventures. Beautiful reef and fish, great food, and private beach. The trip also came with all the cheap beer you can drink. I swear the beer tasted like it had been sitting in the hot sun for a year. I will recommend the...