Recent content by DontTreadOnMike

Ah another stone drinker. They're a huge inspiration for me. Taking a tour of their brewery/bistro is what made me want to brew my own beer. :mug: Thanks for the tip

Good luck! I'm still a beginner too so I don't have much experience to speak from. All of my problems in the past came from impatience. Don't rush anything and keep your utensils clean. Happy Brewing!

Thanks guys! Nurmey, that would put my ABV somewhere near 9.5% no? I'm getting excited

Oh great! Thanks for the info. Yep the extract was liquid. I'm a little concerned about wort explosions and bottle bombs. I've never brewed anything this heavy. What FG should I shoot for before I bottle? EDIT: Maybe I got some extra sugar from the coffee. It was slightly flavored after all.

Hey folks. I'm Mike. I've been lurking around for a while and I decided to finally make an account. It seems my problem is a common one around here. Yesterday my brother and I brewed our third batch of homebrew. This time we decided to go a little crazy (for us) so we made an Imperial Stout...