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And use a hydrometer to see when it's finished. They are about 7 bucks and worth every penny

I would use an ale yeast too. But that's just personal preference :)

You could have a decent cider by thanksgiving IMO. Ferment 3 weeks condition 2 weeks and chill for any remaining time. You could try priming with brown sugar malt extract or honey. I think it would help give a lil sweetness body and flavor to it since after 3 weeks of fermenting your cider might...

Sorry just bored at work didn't mean to ruffle any feathers

Woot! Love it thought there would be more biased responses :)

Opening a can o worms here! Who is a better brewer. Some one who follows great AG recipes or someone who creates their own great extract recipes?

And as for changing the process. You can secondary as planned. Having no water in your airlock makes no difference as far as that goes just personal preference

I don't see much issue as your airlock probably has a little plastic cap on it and co2 has been pushing it's way out most of the time :) yay don't worry! Fill with water starsan and water or vodka and then drink beer!

All my hops are pellets does that change you're recommended boil schedule?

Holy cow thanks guys I'm glad I didn't just go ahead with this! Keep em coming I'm like a sponge :)

Def don't want barley wine! And I will change the hops around like you suggested. Already bought the crystal. and lme so I've got to stick with those. Though I don't need to use all of it.

Also planning on 2 weeks in primary, 2 weeks in secondary and 3 weeks in the bottle

I guess an Imperial ipa. I would like it to be hoppy and strong. Shooting for around 100 ibu and 9 % abv. But I really have know idea what I'm about to create!

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