Recent content by flyguy784

Ok, I moved (carefully) my secondary to a room that I maintain at 63-64 F. It did "burp" for the first day. Seems to have either stopped or slowed down considerably. I'm not concerned, seems logical. I think she's done but will leave the brew in there, undisturbed for another week or so. At the...

I'm starting to see that this is a hobby that takes time to really learn. I was hoping that the kits would be a good intro, apparently not. I also see that I need more primary's. I also get, "NO GLASS CARBOYS". As far as my first brew goes; she's sitting in the "not necessary"...

This is soo helpful, thanks guys. Yes, it is 1.011, my mistake. The instructions did say ferment at 64F-72F, sounds like it should be at the lower end of this range.

Thank you guys. My Fermenter temp is between 68F-72F, specified range in the instructions. Got it, no secondary racking. I've read that before. My kit was a "Brewers Best", English Nut Brown Ale. Had to steep grains/coffee and as I recall Carpals. Some dry malt and some liquid malt. Two types of...

Thanks, I think you're right on all fronts. I did learn one important lesson this morning while racking to my secondary. I'm sure many have been here. I popped my plastic lid off and to my delight, it looked like nut brown. Loving the grainy/malty aromas of good beers, I plunged my face into the...

Good morning folks. As I've thoroughly mastered the consumption side of beer, my kids bought me a brewing set up for Christmas. Good kids. My first batch is an English Nut Brown, from a kit. I'm following the instructions implicitly. So far it all looks good. Had my wort in the primary...