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    First brew down

    I actually switched to a blow off because the bung wouldn't stay seated! :)
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    First brew down

    Brewed my first 5 gallons tonight. I learned a lot in the process. First lesson was that I need a bigger stock pot! Had to split my batch when I added LME DME - hope this doesn't mess it up. Wort chiller worked great...about 10 - 15 min to 80 degrees and then cooled some more when I added cold...
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    Couple of questions before first brew

    Thanks for the answers guys. I have star san, I'm just talking about cleaning before sanitization and after brewing. For example, can I clean my primary with dawn and then sanitize? Or do I need a special cleaning agent? Northern brewer sent me a sample pack of pbw. Do I need to use this type of...
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    Couple of questions before first brew

    So I'm getting ready to brew my first batch and have a couple of questions. I have the northern brewer kit. Thanks in advance for any help! 1. Do I new to use chemicals to clean my equipment or can I just use Dawn dish liquid and the sanitize? 2. What's the best way to aerate the wort? Just...
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    Autumn Seasonal Beer Charlie's First Pumpkin

    This recipe sounds delicious! I'm very new to brewing, as in my first kit is in the mail. I've just basically been reading up to this point. What yeast did you use and what were your target temps?
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