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Just got an extract kit for Milk Stout by Red Beaver and it doesn't say when to mix in the lactose. Any ideas? Does it go in when dry extract goes in? Thanks. Sent from my iPhone using Home Brew

I was wanting to get a plastic carboy for fermentation. Can I use a purified 5gal water jug as one or would this not work properly? Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Home Brew

So yeah it basically boiled with hops for 55 mins

Ok, so I just popped open my first beer from my first brew. It is an American Light Lager. To me it is extremely bitter which should not be normal. What do you think could have caused that? I only got the alc% to 3.15 as I had a few issues getting it to ferment.

Thank you very much

Yes, that looks like exactly what I have. So this is ok right?

I bottled it on the 8th.

My first brew is still carbonating with about a week to go. I just looked at the bottles and it looks like there is a small film of crystal like substance on the bottom. What is this and is it normal? Will it go away?

Thank you all so much. I will definitely take y'all's advice!

My extract kits don't say to rehydrate the yeast prior to mixing it in to the wort? Which way is better?

Thanks