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i stumbled upon this thread. im interested in brewing half batches as well because i wont need 48 of the same beer and would like to try multiple different kinds. im assuming that brewing with half the ingredients for a 5 gal batch would work. makes perfect sense to me. as far as hops go yeah...

yeah apparently no recycling centers around my house. i think im going to just purchase some unused bottles to begin with and as i go along, replenish the supply with bottles of stuff ive bought from the store.

everything ive ever read about making the priming sugar mentioned 3/4 oz of it. you trying to blow these bottles up on me?! hahah

Yeaaa.. But being that its my first time I REALLY want it now. I'm sure ill be able to hold off better on future batches. Its like christmas for adults! Until then however finally picked up the magic hat summer seasonal 12 pack mix. Yessssssssss!

right on, read up a little. thanks guys. just put the beer in the fermentor to start the process. kinda worried about pitching at 78 degrees but im hoping that wont be a huge deal. it took a looooooonnnggg time to get it down in temp and the ice bath finally got it down enough to where i felt...

how would i prevent bottles from blowing up? the instructions recommend i used 3/4 oz of the bottling primer sugar. would that work?

i have read before that i only need to really condition the beer after bottling for about 10 days for it to be ready to drink (fully carbonated). you guys say 3 weeks/20 days? i guess i just get so confused and second guess and worry about these things because i dont really want to mess...

well im about to brew some of my first beer. going to bottle it after fermentation, but a quick question. having a five gallon batch equating to around 50 bottles means i cant store em all in my fridge. does it matter if i keep some out in 65-75 degree temps after bottling or will it affect...

drink the vodka in the shower? hahahah.

haha thanks guys. ill try to find some crown cap bottles. everyone of my friends drinks twist off for the most part and nobody else in my house drinks so im going at it alone. might need the bar, yeah.

haha right on everyone thanks. i might have been misunderstood about the bottle situation however. i dont mind using 12oz capable bottles, but taking bottles to share with friends and the drinking at home make me think that i'll be scrounging for more next time i want to bottle. i didnt ever...

well im about to get started on my first batch. i have a couple questions though. ive read so much about how sanitation is key to your beer turning out properly, but i was wondering, is there any way to tell if your equipment hasnt been sanitized enough? or if it were jeopardized and that...

Did you add actually raspberries or just extract? And when did you add them? I've read that boiling the fruit or extract is very bad.

I have never heard of the he'brew. Ill make sure to look into that. My dads best friend is a wine beer and spirits distributor and represents saranac. I nagged him forever to get a case of the pomegranate wheat for me and it turns out there are no stores in the whole state of ohio that carry...

haha right on. sometimes we just cant have our cake and eat it too. although maybe one day ill cash in my stocks to purchase the fresh fruit needed for the ULTIMATE BEER, but until then ill have to do the best i can with what ive got. i have a lot way to go. do you happen to know of any...

hey everyone, finally signed up for the forum last night! i am new to home-brewing, and am looking forward to making some great stuff. ive read a few beginners journals and started into a book which i have borrowed from a friend. it seems like a lot of fun. the reason i am interested...