Recent content by eseavey

Hi Folks, I just bottled my double IPA brew. Now I need to wait 3 weeks for carbonation. I drank a little from the last bottle that I couldn't completely fill. It actually tastes pretty damn good already, other than being a bit flat. Other than the carbonation, does the taste really change...

Thank you everyone for your prompt responses. @ hellebrewer: yes I am dry hopping. This is only my third brew and wasn't sure. My last two amber ale brews were so clear when the head fell, I wasn't sure if it was different with a different beer. BTW, it smells so good! I cannot wait to drink...

I am brewing a double IPA, loaded with hops. Now the instructions on the kit tell me to transfer to the second container when the head falls (1-3 days). I am on my 3rd day and am not sure if the head has completely fallen or if this is some floating hops. Any suggestions? Thanks

Hi Everyone, I started my first amber brew yesterday. :mug: This forum is very informative and has many friendly people, I am glad to join. Eric

LOL And....you may wonder how my energy bill (gas + electricity) was only $89 last month.... I only turn on and cool the rooms I am using and have little A/Cs in a number of commonly used rooms. Now for some reason, the thermostat on these things are not accurate at all and need to set it to 66...

Wcrane, Thanks, I will check the temp when I get home. The A/C is set to 66...

It is the amber beer kit that came with the deluxe beer kit I purchased from Beer & Wine Hobby in Woburn, MA. When I get home I can check for more details.. Maybe I should call it "Dreamber"....

Well, I bought a brewing kit this weekend and started my first batch last evening, YES! I thought it was a good idea to choose my bedroom as the fermentation room and keep it air conditioned at 70 deg F. So I went to bed, and woke up a few hours later with the boiled wort smell filling my...