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That was the thought, letting it sit longer in a secondary. I have only pulled a few pints from it which were fully carbed. I think I am going to leave it alone for another week or so sitting on 12psi then see how she tastes. Would that cause any problems with conditioning?? ie; in the fride...

Well I am pleased. This is actually my second batch. I ran 2 different batches within a day. One was bottled and left to condition and the other kegged after 2 weeks in primary. I pulled my first pint just a few ago and I gotta say not bad. I do taste a since of "greenness" to it though. I...

Kind of had the same thought. After it's been in the primary for 2 weeks siphon to the keg, put it on 12psi and be ready to pour in another week? I would like to free up 1 of my fermenters by tossing it straight to the keg. I have 3 kegs on the same regulator so I think this will be the best...

Well here's my little beauty. Will hold 6 but only have 3 for now. Pouring Terrapin Golden Ale and Blue Moon for now until my first batch is ready to be kegged. I have this funny feeling that I will end up with more kegs for my brews

LOL good deal. I have been reading a few books about brewing and some REALLY make you think if you aren't super carefully about ALL KINDS of different little things then your brew is ruined. I didn't think that this would cause a problem, just wanted to hear some veteran brewmasters opinions:)...

yea it's a mismatch bucket lid combo, but heck the bucket and lid are the same size just different brands.....Anyway will this lack of seal disturb the flavor or add too much oxygen, airborne bacteria, bad juju to the batch? As long as it comes out alright I won't mind....just this one time;)

Thanks for all of the insight! By the cold break comment I meant that after the 60 minute boil it took 15 minutes to go from boiling to 65*. Was unsure if that was too long or if it may have effected the fermentation. As of now I will be happy with a good tasting brew, not too concerned on...

Thanks man, yea I think I may be a little impatient as of now, just needed someone else to pat me on the back and say that it would all be okay:D:D I was going to stay in the primary for 2 weeks then transfer straight to the keg and let it sit another week or so before force carbonation. I am...

Tell me what you think. I am in Georgia during the "Dawg Days" of summer and brewing my first couple of batches. I started my first batch yesterday. Here is my recipe: 6 lbs Muntons Light Liquid Extract 1 lbs Muntons DME 1 oz Centenial 9.9% bittering @60 1 oz Centenial 9.9%...

Sweet! I was going to go up there today so I could start my first batch but of course they are closed on Sunday....I am about to go find "How to Brew" hardback so I may have to swing by Old Time Pottery as well. Thanks for the heads up! -Rick-

Hammer, I would be there but I am working next weekend. It seems like everytime something good is going on I have to work. I am off every other weekend as of right now so that kind of throws me off. I will surely drop you a line soon though. UPDATE: Got all of my supplies in today for the...

Yes sir! Game time is just around the corner! Good news as well, I spoke with a sales rep from Magic Hat Brewery in South Burlington VT who said that they will be distributing a variety of bottled beer in a few locations in Athens! he should be emailing me with a list of of the locations...

New here from Athens area, never brewed a batch in my life. In the process of building a 3 cornie kegerator with one keg being my own brew. If my schedule is right I would really like to get out meet some of you and see what it's all about. Maybe I can learn something in the process. Well if...

Man I am already impressed by this forum. Thanks for all the help so fast without alot of flaming.:D I was kind of thinking in the same lines as you all were. I was thinking glass carboy to ferment then siphon over to the keg. Would that still work? Plus I think I would enjoy seeing the...

Ok I tried a search but no luck. This may be a dumb question but here it goes. To fill you in on what I am doing I am starting to build a 3 cornie kegerator from a fridge. I will be filling it with 2 local brews and the 3rd will be my little beer project. I was informed by a friend on this...