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Medsen I am using the the Wyeast. I thought I read it would top out at 14% and that is why i was worried. As it stands, 12%, even a bit less, will leave 1.5% or so unfermented. While not sure, that sounds like a nice touch of sweet. Thanks

Made a MAOM(1 gallon so reduced everything, except the honey - used 3 pounds. Wasn't paying attention, but it should still be fine i hope. if not, oh well, it's a gallon) My problem is measuring the SG. Honey wants no part of staying in solution. How can I measure my SG? I am sure this has...

1. Most local homebrew shops will have some 1 gallon jugs. 2. Carlos Rossi. Belly up to the beast and knock a few down. 3. Craigslist. theres is someone, somewhere in memphis who just finished a bottle of Rossi and would happily let you have the jug. As easy as these jugs are to find, I...

my first ever brew, a wheat beer, and it is great.

Will sun do the same thing to cider as it will to beer? I keep my beer primary covered in t-shirts, but i didnt even think about my cider. Is all lost?

UPDATE: For those who care, all is going well thus far.

I am following the AHB instructions as closely as i possible can, and it has me adding all extract at once.

No. Im just tossing the hops in. I plan on chilling by setting it in the snow outside my door. its below 30 degrees outside. I figure covered it will be fine.

I am about to start my first brew using steeping grains and hops. Until now(my one brew i have under my belt) i have used simple extract only kits. So, before i begin i come here to seek advice to make it easier, and to avoid common mistakes. The one question i have after reading the...

it will be carbed up. i might keep one six pack uncarbed just to try it.

this will not be drank, besides test samples for hydro tests, until her 21st birthday.

would i be just as well to bottle it once it stops fermenting and let the cider sit in bottles?

well, no. I tossed it all in the primary without taking any readings. It was my first act as home brewer, back when all i had was corn sugar, apple juice, yeast, and a better bottle. I have no idea where it started out at. But, i have since picked up some more equipment, and will take a...