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So today I visited my local MoreBeer! HBS and picked up the hops and yeast for my next batch. I informed one of the employees there that I have two carboys filled with a Deschutes Fresh Squeezed IPA clone that should be finished this Saturday. I also informed him that I forgot to purchase my...

Pretty cool idea!

Count me in! Yesssssss plz!

Just brewed my first batch too! Congrats!

I brewed the blonde ale kit with willamook 5% and safale us 05. It's a few points higher than the expected OG, but I chalk that up to boiling so much water off.

On a side note, I really need to think of a way to use the water more effectively that comes out of my wort chiller. I felt so bad watering the lawn at noon. Being a Californian, I the guilt was almost unbearable! (kinda) ;)

I was getting that reading on the water. I've since added some more ice and a towel around the carboy to wick some of the heat away. The airlock is more active now and I'm fairly certain that things are going along. I can't wait to do my next batch! I've got a few logistical items to research...

I finished my first brew! I started with 6 gallons, but now realize that it wasn't enough. I ran into a bit of a burner issue and it wasn't burning hot enough initially, but once I restarted the flame it seemed to be back to normal. The final amount is about 4.25 gallons with an OG of 1.050...

I was originally going to brew last night, hence the pre-emptive sanitation. I am using Starsan, and I will definitely re-apply the solution, well, right now! haha I'm going to start once I get the coffee going. Thanks everyone for the encouraging words!

So far I've had a great warm reception here on HBT. I've acquired a More Beer starter kit with an 8 gallon kettle, immersion chiller, and PET carboy. I'm brewing the MB Blonde Ale kit: 7lbs of ultralight Malt Extract, 8 oz of Crystal 15L Steeping grain, and 1 oz of Willamette. My prep...

Right on! Congrats on the all-grain brew

Thanks fellas! I'm going to get my hands on an outdoor propane burner and brew my first batch this coming week!

haha totally! Luckily my Dad's Furniture repair shop is right up the street so I'm pretty familiar with the area. Think 6-8 frozen water bottles should do it (per day)? Rob at More Beer! said about 8 to 10 lbs of ice per day for the first few days in one of those tubs for a 5 gal batch. What...

Yeah, the instructions could definitely be improved!! ChelisHubby, Yeah that was me! I was wearing the misfits shirt and I was with my girlfriend. Pretty small world! Thanks for all the welcoming words. I can't wait to get started.

I'll do my best, Thanks!