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Its an Irish Red Ale Extract kit from Midwest Supplies. I'm just going by the directions hat came with it since it's my first brew. Seems to be going well so far. Cheers

Took my first hydrometer reading after pitching and it read 1.010. Temp of the beer is steady around 64-65. Tasted the sample and it tasted like it should, albeit flat. I'm excited to rack it to secondary after I confirm fermentation is done. :rockin:

5 Gal Irish Red Ale 12188.5 + 5 = 12193.5

Every time I was searching for an answer, this forum popped up towards the top of the search results. Pretty soon I was just searching here and now that I have my first batch in the primary, I'm part of the community

I checked on my Irish red ale in primary. Still bubbling away

I have my first batch going now. 5 gallons of Irish red ale

Well, I guess I wasn't clear. I checked the temp of the beer and it was 64 degrees. Cheers!

Thanks for the tip. I don't currently have a specific temperature control set up yet, but my basement is pretty cool right now. I checked the temp and it's right around 64° F. Just about perfect. I'll keep monitoring it and if it starts to get higher than 70°, I'll get something set up. Thanks!

Well, the yeast has been pitched in my first batch of home brew and I thought I should say hello. I have found this forum to be invaluable in my quest for knowledge as I have just begun my home brewing journey. Glad to be here and excited for a new hobby! Cheers!