Recent content by WhiteCaps

Thanks for all the tips guys. That 9 gallon pot does look like a great deal, may have to jump on that. Also I wasn't sure if I could put aside some wort in the fridge to get a measurement later or not. Thanks I'll remember that for the future.

Thanks! I'm from Miami and didn't even think of the tap water temperature(which is probably same as you, If not warmer). You're probably right, it wouldn't speed it up too much compared to what I did.

Thanks! Yeah I thought a Double IPA was a pretty odd choice for a first timer also, but that's what the guy at my local home brew store recommended. Unfortunately, I threw the yeast packet out earlier and don't recall the name. The Brew sheet it came with also just labels it as "yeast".

First post, but I've lurked for a bit now. So, I just completed my first brew day earlier today. Everything seemed to go as planned. For my first time I went with the Brewer's Best Double IPA kit. Some things I hope to change for next time: Definitely need a bigger brew pot. I only...