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Move it to the bottling area? Sorry if that is obvious, but being new and all... I appreciate the advice.

Thanks! I assumed that smell was normal... I should be fine with the fermenting temps for this APA (according to the directions that came with the kit). I have a thermometer right next to the fermenter, which is off the ground, and I've been in the 63-69 degree range. But being new to this, I...

I'm using a secondary because: I'm new to this so ask I read the recipe/instructions on the kit they said a secondary fermenter will help clear the beer up (of sediment I assume) and help create a "purer" flavor. So long story short, I really don't know. Just following instructions. Is there...

Ok. So tonight I moved my APA from my primary to my secondary. When I opened up the primary bucket I wanted to catch a whiff just because... anyway there was a strong smell of alcohol. Surprisingly strong. I'm assuming that's normal? Also it faded quickly. Either way, I was happy with the...

I'm from northern MN. Back in the sticks. There are a lot of maples on my property that I'm going to tap this spring... down the road I'm going to ask for tips on making a maple ale, but that's a ways off.

I'm a newbie from Minnesota. I've been wanting to brew for a long time now and finally got started. I have an APA in the primary, and it's a relief to see bubbles in the airlock. I'm just hoping to learn a thing or two here.