Yeah, the seasonals and craft cans are larger, a little less tweakable. I'm just getting started, but already am doing recommended recipes. It's very simple as you said, and all of the brews come out a little thin/light FG wise per category. plan on going 5-7.5gal, partial mash next summer.
True, but if you are still on batch #3 and #4 with Mr. Beer, then there isn't a lot of use quite yet for the intricate details discussed in other sections of this site.
Just started my first batch in 4 years. Got a chocolate Porter ferming at about 65-67°f using Safale s-04. This temp seem ideal? Heard mixed things about said yeast.