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Cool, Thanks for the replies. B

Trying to make Mike's Caramel Apple Cider and at 2 weeks my FG is super low. I got a reading of 0.997, it tastes super dry and like it has a lot of alcohol too. Recipe so far is: 5 gallons of Apple Juice. (I think it was Tree Top Fresh Pressed) 2 lbs sugar Champagne Yeast I failed...

Well, I slightly screwed it up. I'm still hoping it tastes OK though, as that's all that really matters. Live and learn.

Thanks everyone. I will definitely let you guys know how it turns out. I must have told the guy at my LHBS the wrong thing as he gave me the chips (rock candy looking stuff). Live and learn right? Second question: I kept it in the primary for 7 days and then I'll keep it in the secondary for...

I did the Chocolate Coffee Stout. It's not very Stout looking so we'll see how it turns out. I'll try the no nonsense stout next as that seems to have lots of great results. HTH, B

+5 Oatmeal Stout 7195

Hi, I've been Gluten Free for 5 years and have gotten fed up with the lack of beer I can drink. More importantly I've needed a good porter or stout to drink without feeling sick the next 5 days. Well, I found a recipe under your GF section. Went and bought a kit, ingredients, and a keg...

Help! This is my first batch of beer ever and well it looks wrong... Mine is more of a caramel color and not a dark stout. Tried to copy the recipe that was listed above. 5 gallon batch Grains: 1.7 lbs toasted GF rolled oats. (soaked in coffee 15 min, toasted in oven at 350 for 4...