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1.045-1.049 was the range. Mine ended at 1.042. So yea, lost a few points. Knew temperature range in all grain is super important, but didn't realize the extract kits were "possibly" training new brewers to pay attention to temp ranges. Thanks for the input!

Thanks for the input. Kept it at 120-131 for 45 minutes. Everything else went swimmingly. From input on another forum, seems I'll just lose flavor. :-/ sigh...

When I was reading my thermometer to gauge my steeping temperatures, I had it turned to the C side, not noticing I kept it between 50-55 degrees C (122-131 degrees F) for my grains in my extract kit. I realized my mistake when I was checking to see if the wort was cool enough to pitch the yeast...

thanks both of you. I'll remove the air and put em in the freezer now.

So I bought some vacuum sealed hops, but am only going to use half of each. I'm going to put the rest into a plastic baggy and seal shut. How long will they stay usable? Sorry if this is a repeat post.

thanks that looks good.

I love IPA's.... Never really thought of that. Any suggestions for some good flavor hops? or dry hops?

Looking to brew up an Irish Stout this weekend, but want to deviate a bit from the box recipe to add some deliciousness. I was thinking of maybe adding some seeped coffee or perhaps maple cubes (all suggestions from friends), however, I don't have much experience with "outside the recipe"...

How long? my recipe says to let sit in secondary for 2 weeks. Is that enough time or should I toss em into the primary now?

I was going to add them when I transferred to my secondary. Good timing?

I made a 6 gallon batch. The sticks I have are about 2.5 in in length as well. So I'm thinking about 4 or 5 then. I want a subtle cinnamon flavor, not a smack you in the face flavor. I'll probably start off with 4 and see how it tastes after a week. Thanks for the replies RugenBrau and eelpout!

How much is enough? I want to add a little spice to my cider and I think cinnamon would be the best. Anyone out there have any experience in it?

Thanks for the multiple replies. I am in Illinois. Go to U of I in Champaign/Urbana. Also, once I get all set up and get my two other brews in the fermenter/bottles, i'll be sure to try yours out!

ah ok. So the directions were just confusing. Thanks much mate

Hey all. Been lurking here looking at some sick recipes. Finally signed up to ask some questions. So help a new brewer out!