Recent content by drakonis

I almost always forget something every time I've brewed, the directions didn't have a FG. This is the highest gravity beer I've done. To start with the fermenter was cold but once it warmed up it really took off so happy for that. I wanted a beer for Christmas or New Years but it seems I got...

I just started a chocolate milk stout extract kit. I blanked at talking an OG. I know really dumb but oh well things happen right. I'm giving it a good week before I take a reading, what FG should I be hoping for before putting it in a secondary?

I took a 5 gallon extract and cut it in half. Took 3 gallons of water and boiled it for 30 mins with 3 lbs liquid wheat malt extract, 30 mins 1/2 oz williamette, 15 mins 1/2 oz cascade. Separated it into 3 one gallon glass bottles with a 1/4 oz package of yeast rehydrated in 3/4 cup of water...

Also, this is an extract kit. It has 6lbs wheat malt syrup, 1oz williamette, and 1oz cascade and safale us-05 ale yeast.

I want a good apple beer. I don't have the resources needed for substituting ingredients. I'm not advanced enough for all grain brewing, experience nor equipment. I'm trying to keep it simple and yet tasty.

I have an American wheat extract kit for 5 gallons. I'm thinking of trying an apple wheat beer. If anyone has some guidance for a novice I would gladly take it. I have only 7 gallons of beer under my belt so far. I've researched some but only get vague details or recipes for all grain. I don't...