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I was able to find a nice fairly new mini fridge locally for $50. The problem is this fridge comes with a freezer compartment so I will have to attempt to bend it down against the back wall. I was hoping to get some advice from folks who were both successful and unsuccessful in doing so. Here...

It’s what I got with my “hand me down” kit from my brother so I haven’t known any better. I honestly think that looks like a better option and will likely buy one of those! It’s a pain to carry these with the handles that are on them. Thanks!

You were right. Here’s what I came home to -

I checked over lunch and there was some small bubbling at the top with the air lock popping ever so slowly. Hopefully its starting to go! How often does one check the gravity throughout fermentation?

So I forgot to mention when this all happened...lol I made the batch yesterday and pitched the yeast around 8:15 PM. I checked this morning as I left for work (7:15 AM) and it looked like it hadn't kicked off yet. That is only about 11 hours or so and I know without starters there can be a lag...

Hello all! I am a relatively new home brewer with only five batches made (all 5ish gals.) I was lucky enough to inherit a sweet set up from my brother after he moved across the country so i figured I would try during quarantine! I have enjoyed it quite extensively and have been wanting to learn...