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I primed my last batch with 1/2 cup of honey for a 5 gallon batch and they carbed perfectly.

It's definitely the perfect time for Oregon blueberries. My current batch is in primary with about 3 cups of blueberries and I will be adding some more next week! Can't wait to see how it turns out.

You don't have to tell me twice! I'll start breaking them out next week then!

I would have to agree with you on this one!

After a week of anxiously waiting, I cracked open my first bottle of my own homebrew! I was nervous as the bottle opener neared the cap as my biggest fear was that I messed up the priming sugar (honey). As the cap lifted off, I heard the tell-tale woosh of CO2 escaping and my fears subsided...

Thanks again for the insight. My second batch went much smoother and I am confident that at least my procedures were better than the first time.

I brewed this one as well today, with a few minor variations based on availability at my LHBS. I am excited to see how it turns out. Should be bottling during the first weekend in August!

This is what I love about this site. Just reading through everyone else's experience has me with a page of notes for the next brew.

Thanks everyone. My first batch is fermenting and based on what I have been reading here, I am going to allow it to ferment longer than the recipe's suggested 7 days. Hopefully it turns out good!

Good Morning All, This is my first time here and my first time to home brewing! I just purchased a brewing starter it from my LHBS as well as the ingredients for a basic wheat beer. My main question relates to adding hops. The instructions read 1 oz Cascade for 60 minutes and 1 oz Cascade...