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I've brewed a couple from Brooklyn Brew Shop. Followed their directions to a T and they all came out right. I've learned more since I started brewing still buy their grain but use a different method than their instructions call for.

Added it to a stout with 1.060 OG and it is going to town. Have it fermenting in an outdoor closet with no AC.

Yes, I very much monitor that. I'll try using that calculator and if it give me the whole pack that is what I will pitch. I am brewing a stout next going to supplement the fermentable with Steen's Pure Cane syrup https://www.steenssyrup.com Thanks to all for the helpful advice!

I have no problem hitting my target OG with my two 2 gallon HLT/ mash tun set up. My problem is with hitting my FG and getting it low enough. Right now for a 2 gallon batch I will simply pitch half of the packet of yeast. Don't get me wrong the beer is good and nobody complains but I know the...

Does anybody use a yeast starter or some other alternative to make sure the yeast gets going good? I usually brew between 1 -2.5 gallon batches.

Rum Barrel Porter.

First time using this 2 gallon / small batch system. Brewed a porter.

The Maiden Voyage

Brewing my second all-grain batch which will be stout. Doing 2 gallons worth. Recipe calls for adding half a vanilla bean to 2 ounces of bourbon per gallon in a jar on brew day to be added to the fermenter 7 days into fermentation. Hope it comes out good.

Here is the kit I started with; http://brooklynbrewshop.com/beer-making-kits/bruxelles-blonde-beer-making-kit I had trouble keeping the mash in the correct temperature zone. I used a funnel with a strainer to pour the wort into my fermenter. The funnel kept getting clogged with spent yeast...

I am currently "practicing" the technique with a small batch kit. First try is working so far but won't be able to taste for another 2 weeks or so. If I decide to start doing 5 gallon batches, is this a good set up...