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This is what I was thinking/hoping...would prefer to get an FG lower than the 1.024. Any chance that I accomplished that or did I just aerate it?!?

Hey all, quick (probably stupid) question... Brewed a Chimay Blue Clone from the recipes in this forum (So excited, it is my favorite beer!) and had a question. So my OG was 1.094 and after a week in primary, I racked to secondary with a gravity of 1.024. It was probably a bit high and may...

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Im a noob as well but have learned that bubbling isnt really the best/only/most efficient way to confirm fermentation...the only true way is to get a gravity reading, as long as that moves you know the yeast is doing its job.

So far I have done extract kits from Brewers Best. #1: Amber Ale - Currently drinking - went cookie cutter with it. #2: Whisky Barrel Stout - Just bottled monday after 4 weeks soaking with Jack Daniels soaked Oaked Chips. Also added an extra lb of DME. #3: American Cream Ale -...

Hello all, had gotten a brew kit this last Christmas and just started my third batch earlier this week. Found this site two weeks ago, have been lurking and have learned so much already. Doing basic extracts now but looking to get a bit more complex and eventually move to all grain next year...

Wow, I am overwhelmed with all of the quick responses... I appreciate it! Im glad to hear that there wont be any effects, I am really excited about this batch of beer...and I will definately have to make a couple raspapenos!

Trub...I meant the trub... :o

Hello everyone, recently found this forum. Have lurked for about a week, have read through some stickies and have learned a lot (obviously not enough though!). I look forward to becoming more educated and experienced in this new highly addictive hobby! So yesterday, I brewed a new...