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Pregnant as a

Fetal alcohol syndrome

http://m.imgur.com/a/Qo5es Here is a small album. My OG and me FG ratings were solid and the beer tastes like a Oktoberfest but there is a concern of esters. Either way all the hard stuff is over so all I have left is is to wait two weeks and enjoy.

I took a fg reading today and it was perfect. I got a 1.013 on the money. I'm beginning to believe I'm over thinking everything too much. Bottling tomorrow or Saturday. I can already smell the esters. Pretty noticeable banana scent. But after doing some research isnt that ok for a Oktoberfest...

The twirly bird

They go hard

Thanks for the post. I currently ferment in my basement where it's 68 to 70 degrees. I use a "swamp cooler" but that impossible to maintain a temp short of babysitting it all day. Do yout still recommend that yeast strain? I used wyeast 2124 last time but thst is a lager yeast.

Hey Everybody, I've finished my first brew and it's just about through with fermentation but I'm already looking towards my next brew. I'm looking for a good English ale or a great IPA. Does anyone have any good recipe ideas?

Already have it!

Hello, I have completed my first brew (Oktoberbest Ale) and am in my first week of fermentation. Everything seems to be going well. I'm looking forward to bottling but am giving my brew a d rest and will wait till next Sunday. I'm writing this thread as a thank to the people on this site...

I think it gives both but I'm going by US.

Thanks guys. It still only been a few days but fermenting is cgoing. I took some of the advice on this forum and built a swamp cooler. Tempature seems to be ok. Now I just need to be ready for, not worried about, checking my gravity and then bottling. You're all a great help and I thank you for...

So on Sunday I completed my first brew and horribly im uncomfortable with my performance. To give you a better understanding my concern I will tell you about myself. I am analytically functioning individual with obsessive traits. Nothing diagnosed of course. Before buying most equipment I...

So on Sunday I completed my first brew and horribly im uncomfortable with my performance. To give you a better understanding my concern I will tell you about myself. I am analytically functioning individual with obsessive traits. Nothing diagnosed of course. Before buying most equipment I...