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I do generally wrap the hose at the bottom of the bucket/carboy but the problem with not having the auto siphon is that I have to create a siphon first and then fit in the tubing, so there is always some initial splashing. However, my lovely wife bought me an auto-siphon (and wort chiller!) for...

So a quick update... The previous batch I made was actually pretty good after I let it sit for an additional few weeks, but I definitely think there's room for improvement. I tried to make a few improvements to the batch I bottled today. Made sure I tried to stir in the wort with the water...

Yooper to the rescue once again! Thanks alot!

I did talk to someone who said they take the fermentation bucket and shake it every few days during fermentation. Anything wrong with doing that?

Ahhh alright, that's good to know! I haven't been mixing the wort, water and yeast together at all, just putting them together and pitching it on top. I'll make sure to try that next time. Thanks again guys!

Not to highjack the thread but I've just been reading through the beginners threads in hopes of learning a thing or two myself. A few quick questions that have sprung up while reading through this thread in particular. 1. What exactly is OG? I assume it has something to do with Hydrometer...

Sweet deal. Well I think I'm just going to go with the Dry Hop with this one, since it's an IPA and a good majority of the advice I've received from folks mentions that the bitterness of the hops seems to override most fruit flavors. Maybe I'll save that for a lighter beer batch. Regardless, I'm...

Ya, I think you've talked me into it. It's probably best to try one solo and then the other to see what I think. As for prepping the fruit, I was told that the best way to do it was to boil (to break down the cell wall on the skin so juices release easier) and then rack on top of the fruit...

Haha yes, it's a nice day job that allows me to supplement my brewing habits!

Actually one other question I had is in regards to oxidation and how it affects the batch (particularly in regards to the flat flavor issue). I think I might have had issues with transferring into my bottling bucket (a bit too much splashing). One of the other suggestions I was given was to...

Gotcha. I think that's actually something I need to fix in my pre-bottling process anyways. I actually wonder if that might be attributing to some "flat" flavor issues I'm having. Haha, to be perfectly honest...I'm not really sure myself. I'm not familiar enough with the all the flavors and...

I really want to continue to support my local Home Brew store, but it might be worth while to try another kit online and see what happens. Do you have any suggestions on places that sell good kits? Ya, I'm thinking about letting it sit a bit longer. This weekend will be 3 weeks in the bottle.

Thanks a lot! That's exactly what I was worried about so it's good to know that it's probably not the best way to go. Any opinions on whether or not I might be going a little overboard? I guess I'm a little afraid that doing three different stages (2 weeks primary, 2 weeks secondary fruit, 1...

Wow guys! Thanks for all the awesome and quick responses. I apologize for not getting back sooner, I've been working some late nights recently. Let me address your questions: @Grizzlybrew To be perfectly honest, I'm not entirely sure that the CO2 level is even covered in the kits I've been...

Thanks! Looking forward to learning a lot here!

Just a pretty simple/quick question. I've got an IPA that I'm about to brew next weekend. I just purchased a glass carboy so I can start experimenting with secondary fermentation techniques. My current plan is to do a Dry Hop (whole leaves) along with a fruit addition. I'm curious if I'm "trying...

Hey all, I'm a pretty new brewer with two bottled batches under my belt (a kit Amber and kit IPA). I've been going with a single bucket fermentation for 3 weeks, followed by a bottling period of about 2 weeks. However, one thing I seem to notice with my first two beers is a seemingly flat...

Hello one and all! I'm mobile game designer and rookie brewer who recently moved from Chicago out to beautiful, sunny Colorado. I've been a Micro/Craft Brew fan since being introduced some very interesting and tasty brews from a few friends of mine in college. Ever since then I've been on the...