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Hey thanks. I didnt even think to search for the glass over plastic.

I am planning on getting a carboy but I am not sure if I should get a 5 gallon or a 6 gallon? The buckets that came in the kit are 6.5 gallon so the siphon will reach the bottom of either. I usually make 5 gallons of beer so I am leaning towards a 6 gallon one. What are everyones thoughts on the...

I did actually pitch the yeast. I have no problem posting a pic of the hydrometer but it would be after the repitch. I surely will post it up in a week or so. No offense taken on that at all. Also I did a taste test prior to repitching the yeast and it tasted like it was "missing" something...

Thanks bro! Sounds good. I'm going to go and do that right now.

No I didn't take a taste test. I will take a taste before I add the additional yeast. Also when you say rehydrate what exactly are your referring to? I don't want too many more bumps in the road.

Also there seems to be some confusion on my part when asked some questions to help me figure out my next move. Beer Kit: Brewers Best Porter First Hydrometer reading 6/20: 1.051 Hydrometer reading on 7/5: 1.051 Air lock: bubbled for 2 to 5 days then stopped. Today I bought some...

I went with Safale us-05. Going to add that tonight and wait it out another 3 weeks? Also I want to thank everyone for adding your feedback! I really do appreciate the help.

Also is there any recommended yeast to use on the second go around? I have a Porter going.

I am extremely novice at this whole thing. This is my first batch of beer period and "thought" I did my homework but is it resulting from something I did improperly? I know yeast isn't always 100% but what else would cause the gravity not to change?

1.051 is the OG gravity in a Robust Porter. I did shake it quite a bit last night but no activity tonight. I wasn't able to check throughout the day but no activity. It smells really good but it doesn't have any sort of yeast smell about it all. Not sure if it should or not but it defiantly...

I'm sorry I don't have the terms down yet but yes the gravity has not changed.

So I have my first brew in the primary for a little over 2 weeks. Took the top off to get the volume. It didn't seem to change at all. No more bubbling or anything. Other than nothing what's gone on for the past couple of weeks? I'm wondering do I need to be more patient and wait longer...

I also agree with you on Ben. I am waiting for him to hold one of his classes so I can get a better idea as to what I am doing.

Thank you. From what I gather the whole thing is about patience and practice. I very much so appreciate the link. I assumed this as well. I didnt know if longer was worse for it. Thanks! I actually looked on youtube prior to coming back to my thread and did see this as similar suggestions...

I go to a shop called Bens Home Brew. Its located in Tarentum.