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Thanks for the help. I took an FG tonight and it has to go just a tiny bit more, will check again in 2 days. It is a 1.016 and we are looking for 1.010 to 1.014. Darn, I forgot to sanitize my hydrometer set up so had to drink it. I think it will be great on beer gas, nice and smooth. One of...

So I am on my second try at a homebrew. My first was a kit brew and I made an Oatmeal Stout, it started fermenting within 24 hours, and I saw bubbles for about 4 days. It turned out great, really enjoying it. My second attempt is in the primary right now. It is another kit, American Cream...

If you come down for a visit, but sure to go to a place downtown called "El Bait Shop". They have sooooo many great brews on tap, many local microbrews and microbrews from everywhere for that matter. Several on nitro tap as well. :D

Thanks for the info! Hope I can make time to pop into a meeting and check it out!

Yeah, I love almost anything on nitro tap. My favorite beer of all time is from Left Hand brewery in CO, their Milk Stout on nitro is AMAZING. There is an incredible pub here with many drafts and they are getting more in on nitro all the time. Also love their sawtooth ale on nitro. WOW. I...

Thanks guys! Yes we have some terrific micro-brews in this area. LOTS of them actually. My first try is a full extract brew but with the oatmeal stout kit I steeped 2 bags of different grains and some ground cocoa (yay...cocoa!) It smelled amazing. I want to learn about all types of...

First time home brewer, reading like a crazy woman to try and learn as much as I can. Howdy to all and thanks for all the help you seasoned brewers offer us newbs! :mug:

My first home brew, Brewers Best kit of Oatmeal Stout. Went in the FV, started bubbling in about 8 hours, bubbled strong for 3 days and then less for 2 more days. I realize the darker the beer the less fermentation will occur. Question now, as I am trying to decide if I should bottle or keg...