Recent content by Hobby brewer

I just bottled a small batch of wheat beer (1 1/2 gallon) that I added 4oz of honey malt to, made a nice flavor IMO. I say go for it

I too have not gotten in a brew day this year. I've got everything ready to go... But I'm working 3hrs from home for the next two weeks. So ready to get my next batch rolling

Hmm, I nah if it's a pre pitch gravity you used for your calculation then thats what it should be. Only other thing that comes to mind is if the water wasn't stirred in completely and threw your reading off.

Did you happen to check your gravity before and after adding water? I'm going to guess your SG suffered.

Well, you piqued my interest in vine and hop. I'll have to check it out. I've hit up label peelers 3 or 4 times, saves money not having it shipped. They usually have what I'm looking for. I ordered from ritebrew.com last for an exact recipe of grain, that was kinda handy, guess my next purchases...

Haven't been there yet. I'm in North Canton

I did an extract kit a few months back. I believe it was a basic beer, american classic. Was two packages of DME and some hops. I adjusted the hops a touch, but it made a decent drinkable beer. I'm not sold on the LME but I may keep some DME on hand to bump up a lower SG and make starters with

Yep, looks like your first batch is well on its way. I agree with AZCoolerBrewer, take it as a learning experience and start planning your next one. Once it's bottled and conditioned it will taste quite different. Welcome to the club

So where are you all getting your supplies from?

Until I have a dedicated space for my brew supplies and equipment I usually have two batches worth standing by for when the planets align. With 4 kids it can be a challenge to pull off a brew day.

Replace it and let it ride. Open fermenting is a thing. Only way to know if it's good or bad is to wait and see. You might want to consider using a blow off tube next time as well.

Check out whirlfloc tablets, Spanish moss, and gelatin finings

Heck yeah, you're only 14 yrs older than me, hard to beat a good deal. I'm enjoying this forum, wish I'd gotten into brewing sooner than this now.

Man homebrewer, I had to Google that one. Looks like a good movie though

That's a tougher one for sure