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I've made three batches at this point. The most recent is an Oatmeal Sweet Stout. In all three cases I feel the beers came out a little "thin" I guess you could say not much body, maybe. Don't get me wrong, they were good. The alcohol was there, they were very tasty. Just a very little bit...

Jay-z. It is really strange. It is the only time I ever listen to rap. But I did it once (Grey Album) and have had the association ever since. Last batch it was Pearl Jam (Ten)

I put it in a box with a lightbulb. Just perfect actually 71 degrees now. What a difference! Bubble, bubble, bubble...

Thank you very much. With regards to question 2... is there a way to calculate how long a fermentation will take at a given temp? Or maybe there is a guideline that someone knows?

Hi All, I am attempting my second cider. The recipe is 5 gallons of local cider, 3/4 cup per gallon dark brown sugar, some pectinase, yeast nutrient, a little acid blend. In the first batch I used a Lalvin EC-1118. It fermented dry in about 2 weeks. SG went from 1.050 to .990. I left...