Recent content by BadIggy

Thanks all. Happy to be patient. Was scared I'd ruined a complete batch - hopefully not the case.

Recipe said it would be ready in 6 weeks total. I'm 2 days short, but there's a blizzard outside, so I figured it was time to taste. I guess I'll wait a bit longer.

I brewed a english strong ale and my first taste was quite bitter and had a slight smell of rubbing alcohol. When I tasted a little when racking it tasted great. Think I did something wrong then or do I just need to give it more time?

Sounds good. Can I test the beer once its done to determine ABV just so I know.

Yes, closed it up about an hour ago.

Both '100% malted barley extract' and 'dried malt extract'. Took reading right after I added the wort to the original 3 gallons and then topped to 5 gallons. Anything I can do at this point, or am I basically brewing 3% ABV beer? Appreciate the help.

Totally new to this and started with 2 True Brew Kits (IPA and Bock). Followed both to a T (at least I believe I did). The IPA had an OG of 1.040 (supposed to be 1.048) and FG of 1.020 (1.014). Just started the Bock and got a 1.042 instead of 1.052. These #s within a margin of error...