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O.K. Thought I might have done something wrong. Sounds like the tabs aren't the way to go. Again, many thanks. It's nice to have people willing to help out and offer advice. Makes this hobby that much more enjoyable.

O.K. Thanks. I'll go ahead and put some in the frig then. I appreciate the reply.

This is my second batch and I tried to do a porter. This is my first time trying to use the CarbTabs. We put three tabs in per bottle for a light carbonation per the directions on the packaging. I have been storing the bottles in my closet. The temps have stayed in the upper 60's low 70's...

o.k. cool. Lowe's did have TSP but I wasn't sure if it was comparable to the TSP/90. I'm probably over washing and sanitizing everything but I hate the thought of not having a batch turn out. I'm sure its bound to happen eventually though. Again, Thanks for all the input.

Drunk Americans by Toby Keith is a good one I just discovered.

Just got back from the store. Went to Lowes and Wal-Mart with no luck finding any of the TSP 90. I did manage to find the Oxy-Clean free though so I'm just going to use that, rinse thoroughly, and use the Star San. My wife was investigating while I was gone and told me that someone said we...

Thank You so much for the replies. Off to the store we go.

Was just getting all my stuff out to get started and noticed I used the last of my soap that came with my kit. Being Sunday the brew supply store is closed. Is there something I can buy at the local Wal-Mart to use to clean my supplies with? Thanks. I do have the Star San just no soap.

First batch turned out great!!! Going to try another one today. Pecan Porter. Seems a little more complex than the Sassy Blonde but hopefully all will go well. Thanks for all the help and reassurance,

We did take a reading before adding the top off. It was 1.085? I believe it was just steeping grains. (think they were whole grains) We added after the steep 6lbs. of CBW Golden Light (DME)? We have it fermenting in the closet in our room where it can stay dark. Looks like really muddy water...

Thank you all for the advice. Will definitely practice those tips on the next batch. Keeping my fingers crossed in the meantime that batch #1 is at least drinkable when the process is all said and done.

Going into the boil the water still looked like regular water. Really couldn't tell were the steeping had done anything?

My wife and I purchased our starter kit yesterday and began our first batch last night. Not sure everything we did is right and there seem to be a WHOLE lot of factors that can mess things up sooooo. Couple questions, 1) Bought a bag with ingredients to make a 5 gallon batch. Directions said...

Here we go... My wife and I purchased a starter kit yesterday and began our first batch last night. Really excited about this new hobby that we can share together. Can't seem to get her interested in turning wrenches on my jeep but she seems to be real excited about this. Great for me because...