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For my first brew I tried the prehopped Coopers Australian Ale since it was easy and had some decent recommendations. It sat in the primary one week and the secondary one week and then I bottled. Last night I put one in the fridge and tried it today and it tasted excellent! I had a bit of...

I purchased an extract kit from Midwest Supplies which is their Boundary Waters Wheat which seems to be an American Wheat. I would like to possibly make it into a honey wheat so I was wondering how much honey malt to add? I purchased 1/4 lb. for steeping for 30 min @ 155F along with the 1/2...

The hoppy taste will diminish a bit over time. Are you sure it's done carbonating? You said it didnt hiss much and there doesnt look to be much foam on top. Did it pour with any head to it?

Sounds about right. I'd relax and let it do its thing.

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Doh! I read it incorrectly and thought he pitched at 165. Sorry, carry on.

It's fermenting but the 165 probably killed a lot of the yeast so there arent enough to take the FG down to where you want it.

Well, I guess it all depends if the pint or two of water that got into your wort is infected or not. At this point just continue the fermentation and bottling process as normal and it will probably be fine.

Well, my first brew had a pretty strong banana taste to it after 1 week so I'm leaving it in the secondary for a bit longer. Had I read earlier that I should keep it on the primary a bit longer then I would have. So yes, I can agree with you that even though we newbies dont know exactly what...

Right on Jsweet. Remember guys, this is the beginner forum and I'm on my second brew and havent even bottled my first batch yet. I have no clue what it's supposed to taste like and when it's ready to be bottled so I'm going off the advice I've read here (3 weeks in primary) as a guide to...

I have no life so it's my entertainment :) No problem, I realize it doesnt mean that it's fermenting or not. It's my second batch so I'm still a bit anal about stuff but I'm learning though. My first batch was racked over to a secondary after a week in the primary but I'm leaving this batch...

I'm very new at this but I have been reading that if you use a Safale 05 at fermentation temperatures under 60F you will end up with some mild peachy flavors. Possibly try that next time instead of actual fruit?

I have to move my primary down to my basement to help keep the fermentation temps where I want which is in the mid 60's for my Liberty Cream Ale. I pitched 2 days ago and had a good, quick fermentation and the bubbles are currently about every 8 seconds in the airlock. Will moving my primary...

I just read the entire thread without knowing it originated a couple years ago. I wonder if the OP is still buzzed? haha

Keep it and try in lower doses when you get your next cold. It may help out!

Good thing he didnt get into the hops or else he may not be around to enjoy the stout you're making.

I know. After my first batch 2 weeks ago I told her that all of my biology, chemistry, and various other classes were finally starting to pay off. It only took 24 years after graduation! BTW, she said it jokingly and supports my new hobby completely.

When I proposed brewing my own beer: "It's official, you're a true redneck"

Haha, I like your curious side!

Just finished Liberty Cream Ale for today. Had a great time with a little too much Pranqster since my first batch hasnt finished yet.