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We bought this bench capper at an antique store, not because we intended to use it necessarily, but we do like old things (for example, we have plenty of old wooden ships wheels or microscopes that we pick up at antique malls to use as bookends, etc). Typically we use the red wing capper every...

Just to chime in. We make our beer in an apartment and have no trouble getting to boil with our stove, using a 22qt stainless steel stock pot. So far, it's been pretty quick to boil. I would try it indoors on a stove first before purchasing something that could potentially get you in trouble...

It might, it might not. I would just go buy a case of bottles for peace of mind.

I'm a total n00b but from everything I read it seems there really isn't a point where you should just toss it out. Save it and it may take a bit longer, but it might turn out just fine. Unless you really need the bottles, but I'd say it's worth having to buy some to see how this ends up.

When using the cheesecloth-like bag that comes with the kits we've used, there is a -ton- of dust that gets all over. We've since used a nylon grain bag, and no dust escapes, so I certainly hope it doesn't do any harm since it all ends up in the wort.

Thanks! My husband was concerned that after using a hydrometer for the first time it wouldn't even give an accurate ABV.

My husband and I make very simple labels on parchment paper that wrap around the entire bottle and are secured with a piece of double-sided tape. Very easy to remove afterwards. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/Chrysee/DSCF1135.jpg

Will the alcohol content be higher after carbonating in the bottle than the final gravity reading taken prior to bottling?