Recent content by CaptainCaveman

You're really supposed to take a gravity reading before you pitch your yeast, hence SG = starting gravity. You then take a FG or final gravity reading after you think it's nearing fermentation completion. Also, yes, 4-6 days is really short.

I just did a pumpkin ale as well, and it's the same deal for me. I added 90 oz of pumpkin puree to the boil for the last 20 minutes. I just dumped the straight in. When I went to pour into my primary I attempted to strain off what I could, but it proved to be a pain in the ass. I had to keep...

I'm planning on brewing this kit tomorrow, but wanted to confirm a few things first since there seems to be a lot of debate with pumpkin ales. The kit I ordered is:http://www.midwestsupplies.com/pumpkin-ale.html The ingredients include: 6 lb. Gold liquid malt extract 8 oz. Carapils 8 oz...

Looks heavenly!

Sounds like a good deal, I'm in!

Wow, you guys have really eased my mind. I was really upset that this had happened on my first brew, I figured it just to be my usual bad luck. I'm glad to see I'm not the only one who this has happened to. Thanks for the positive comments and thanks for keeping me from having an ulcer. :mug:

I ended up completing my first brew last night. I brewed an Amber Bock kit that I got from Midwest Supplies. Everything turned out good until I went to transfer it to the fermenter. So, I get it in my bucket, pitch the yeast and seal on the top. I start to put in the air lock and the rubber seal...