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Pretty simple question I think. I'm currently brewing partial mash with this exact kit: http://www.heartshomebrew.com/home_brew_beer.cgi?cart_id=7924588.32326*H53l27&xm=on&p_id=BKIT2&xm=on&ppinc=dave2full the kit could be better, I know; however, I wanted to start out with simple equipment so I...

Alright, sounds good, TY.

And, while I'm at it - do the hops come down themselves? Or should I shake this? To my understanding I had a rather extreme ferment having accidently added my bottling sugar when the instructions called for "specialty sugars." I also understand I have too much water, lol. Yes, a crazy newbie...

Thanks gentlemen. My long wait begins, lol.

So I just took the blowout/off tube off my bottle and placed the airlock on. I filled the airlock with water to the fill line prior to replacing the tube. Now that it is in place the water level has dropped about a quarter inch and the bubbles I'm supposed to be seeing aren't what I really...

@liebertron - done.

Thanks gentlemen. I appreciate the feedback. Regarding Kaz's "blow out" comment. I came home from running errands to this. I can still hear/see gasses escaping into my jar. Does this look like it's going to clog though?

So, I've lurked these forums for a while. Was going to start brewing a while back but suddenly got sent to some training south of Reno, for a deployment that never happened. Anyway long story short, contract with the Corps up and being a full time student, I have time for hobbies now. I went...

Alright, Hearts is official, thank you for the additional info on brewing in FL guys. I'll make sure I run into Luke.

Thanks for the recommendations; Hearts is where I was leaning torwards anyway and you guys tipped me over the fence. How is brewing in FL's humidity and heat? Does it even make a difference?

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Just checking in. My name is TJ; I live in Lake Mary, FL... just 20-30 minutes north or Orlando. I've been interested in home brewing for a while and am just now getting started; been drinking much longer, longer than I legally should anyway. I've been lurking for a while and joined either...

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