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My first attempt at a pale ale.

Thanks for all the re-assuring on this batch of beer. It get to get bottled on Friday and can't wait. And ps I did check mine with a flashlight last night. ;) BottomzUp

Thanks. Like I said this is my second batch so I was worried that I contaminated it some how.

This is my second batch of beer. Exract IPA I came up with after watching some videos and reading on here. Did not get og bc I was to impatient to wait on the hydro to come in the mail so it came on a week after I put this in the primary. :).

18 days. In primary. I currently do not have a secondary to move it to.

Hey guys could you please look at this pic and see if you all think it's an infection or just part of the normal brewing process. Thanks in advance.

I found a beer that uses this its call 400lb Monkey by left hand Brewery. Left Hand Brewing Company

I actually looked into the Tap A Draft system. And the only thing about that system is that you still have to carbonate using sugar, and that would be one reason I would be going to Kegging over bottling is so I dont have to mess with that part. Thanks for the heads up and suggestions...

Ya I have noticed they make smaller kegs when I was looking online. Thanks for the heads up. The only reason I would not go with them is the price and if I ever start brewing bigger batches don't want to limit myself and have to buy a different keg. I have been looking at the two (ball v pin)...

Thanks for all the replies. I have been thinking about going with a Keg and all the responses have made me feel good about going that way. I just also like the feel of being able to go to the fridge and get a pull off your own keg :) Now I just have to decide what kind to get (Ball Lock Vs Pin...

I only brew about 2-2.5 gallons at a time and was wondering if it would be worth getting a Ball/pin lock 5 gallon keg for my batches.? Please any advice or anyone out there that does this let me know please! Thanks!