thanks everyone! Ok so about splashing, does that literally mean splashing the liquid around? Oh, and just to make sure, I can just pour for the bottling stage (I don't need to siphon or anything fancy?). You guys are awesome (and yes, a hydrometer is on the top of my wishlist :D)
thanks everyone. I looked up John Palmer and am reading his "how to brew" now! From the information I've gotten (from your replies and looking around) here's what I'm going to do:
Leave the fermenter alone for about 3 weeks (I used liquid yeast and put it in at about 70 btw) or until my little...
Like the title says, I started my first batch of beer last night. Me and my buddies got together, gathered some kitchen supplies, cleaned them (hot water or oxyclean/bleach and rinse) and started cracking. I have about 80% confidence we did everything right up untill we added the yeast. Here are...