Recent content by JPSmith

After reading tasting notes left by other people on the same kit I believe the bitterness I am experiencing is just the natural flavor profile of the beer. It is my first IPA ever and also first homebrew so I didn't quite understand the style. It was described on their website as having an...

After reading tasting notes left by other people on the same kit I believe the bitterness I am experiencing is just the natural flavor profile of the beer. It is my first IPA ever and also first homebrew so I didn't quite understand the style. It was described on their website as having an...

Tried a beer the other day after two weeks in the bottle carbonating and it had a strong bitter aftertaste. Is this just because its an IPA recipe? This Sunday 02/04/18 will be three weeks in the bottle I will try it again then.

I've had my first brew fermenting for 2 weeks and two days now. I'm am super excited to see how it tastes. I'm finding it difficult to wait the full three weeks!! Can't wait to bottle and see how it turns out!

Exactly one week into fermentation and I can no longer see any tiny bubbles floating up anymore. It smells like beer and seems to be clearing up! No hydrometer so I'm forced to wait for the full three weeks recommended just to be safe. Has anyone else had experience with Mr.Beer finishing up in...

I will keep updating as time goes on! In the future would you recommend switching from an LBK to a Big Mouth Bubbler or brew demon on some other fermentor?

Hi everyone thanks for all your encouraging feedback and tips!! I really appreciate it! I've got a quick update! It has now been 3 days since I've pitched my yeast into an undesirably warm wort. After moving it to a cool place and stabilizing the temperature to the best of my ability and waiting...

Awesome my father was on the USS Cleveland just after Vietnam! He used to tell me stories about the ceremony! I recently had to hunt down a duplicate copy of his certificate luckily enough the captain's logs for his ship I found mentioned the day and time of their crossing! Appreciate your service!

Are you a shellback? Great name My dad was in the Navy and I was raised listening to stories of his adventures!

Hello everyone! I just wanted to take this opportunity to officially introduce myself. I made a previous post asking for suggestions and opinions. This received some decent feedback and I was so grateful and felt so welcomed I decided to take this more serious and properly introduce myself! I...

Hi, I have only just joined as well! Just pitched yeast into my first Mr.Beer on 12/26/17 at 10:30 pm! I look forward to following some of your brews and learning!

Thanks, Brewcat I appreciate it! Quick update! I moved the LBK the top shelf of my closet and now the temperature is reading appears to be around 67 degrees. it's hard to read the adhesive strip. I need to invest in a better thermometer and a hydrometer. Can anyone recommend reliable and...

Yeah, I've got another Tin on the way already! Before I started I ordered a recipe kit that I would like more than what the kit came with. I was only brewing the included kit for practice. but id still like to drink and enjoy it!! Hopefully, the brew gods show mercy to me!

When I woke up this morning the temperature was in the 68-76 degree area with a green check mark. The yeast was pitched about 10 hours ago. Still no bubbling or foaming. But atleast were at the right temperature! Thanks for all the feedback! I’ll pray to the beer gods and keep you guys posted!

No need to be sorry I enjoy it!