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I took my second gravity reading on 02/11/14. The beer started at 1.062 and finished at 1.010. I tasted the sample and I am happy to report the booze flavor has disappeared! I guess I jumped the gun and got scared. Four day old beer is super-green and needs aging for sure! Thanks everybody for...

My friends and I typically drink imperial ipa's that have abv's ~8.5%. For us, a 6.6% is any easy drinking beer... lol. The probe is in a quart of starsan solution, so it's not ambient temperature. I thought warmer temperatures yielded higher alcohol flavors, wouldn't holding it at room temp...

Did my second ever 5gal AG batch on 01/27/14. Wanted to do an easy, sessionable Pale Ale. Here was my recipe: 10# US 2-Row .5# Crystal 60 .5# US Munich 1oz Centennial 60 minutes .5oz Cascade 10 minutes .5oz Cascade 5 minutes Nailed my temps and SG (1.062). Cooled quick and had nice cold...

I used my trusty US-05 for my chocolate milk stout. Was looking for a clean yeast that didn't add much in the way of flavor. Turned out to be a good choice. Donnie Keg #1: Empty Keg #2: Empty Primary #1: Tailgater Pale Ale Primary #2: Leiny's Big Butt Clone (as an ale)

I did a 5gal chocolate milk stout and added 5oz cocoa powder for 60 minutes. Had huge chocolate notes and a distinct dark chocolate bitterness. I coupled it with 1# of lactose to add mouthfeel and sweetness. Donnie Keg #1: Empty Keg #2: Empty Primary #1: Tailgater Pale Ale Primary #2: Leiny's...

Could also look into no chill brewing. Donnie Keg #1: Empty Keg #2: Empty Primary #1: Tailgater Pale Ale Primary #2: Leiny's Big Butt Clone (as an ale)

I use a bazooka in my 5gal MT. Had to shorten it to fit as it was way too long. Used tin snips and then rolled the end closed. Works great. Donnie Keg #1: Empty Keg #2: Empty Primary #1: Tailgater Pale Ale Primary #2: Leiny's Big Butt Clone (as an ale)

I use a cheap aquarium heating pad with my chamber. Was only $20 and is designed to work in humid environments. Also, puts off zero light. My advice, buy the biggest one they have. Donnie Keg #1: Empty Keg #2: Empty Primary #1: Tailgater Pale Ale Primary #2: Leiny's Big Butt Clone (as an ale)