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There is a hobby shop near by that has a whole assortment of graduated cylinders. I may have to see what they have tomorrow morning.

True. Its going to be around 5% ABV, so I should try to get all of the alcohol that I can.

Great idea, but the sleeve was thrown away. D:

More than likely. I could feel a little fizz action on my tounge as I tasted the brew.

I have a hydrometer, but do not feel like wasting any brew on a test. Oh well, if thats the only way then I have no choice then to test using the hydrometer.

Hey guys Since Sunday, I've had an IPA in primary. I need to know whether it has fermented or not. I tried to smell the alcohol, but the hops are too strong and just about burns your nose. Then I tried tasting it, but I might as well just suck on a bag of hops (thats what it tastes like). Are...

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I would leave it be. Even with a partally infected batch, there will be unpleasent off tastes.

Does the stuff at the bottm look like muck? Also are you doing a full mash brew?

Also (now reading ALL of your post) I brew in my basement too, using plastic containers and only rely on airflow coming out of the containers. I have not yet had a infection. I think your brew should be just fine. If it starts smelling like something other than hops, beer or alcohol, then you...

From my experiance, I have had fermentation start up again during secondary. At this point, your biggest concern should be on oxidation, which is not hard to control.