Recent content by Peterman

I wouldn't worry all that much. Relax and enjoy your first batch. I've fermented plenty of ales at 72-74 degrees before I got a chamber, and every one was drinkable. Maybe not a contest winner, but absolutely drinkable. I think your plan for saving a bottle and comparing when you have a...

Another vote for Fermcap s. It precipitates out, so you don't have to worry about it affecting the head retention of your beer. I usually err on the side of "more is better", and I haven't had a single issue, boilovers or longterm effects, in all the batches I've brewed.