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Did a quick search and the name of the book is "The Complete Joy of Homebrewing" Volume:whatever...I have "2", I guess that I need to update;)

I've been going by the...forgive me if I misspell, but anyway...homebrewer's bible by Charles Papazain. Not the name of the book, but you should be able to find it on a google search, good luck! A lot of info, but I must say that I have probably learned just as much, if not more, from this forum.

BTW, what I did for beer today...I drank a bunch:mug:, then ordered some dme...going to bottle this weekend, then maybe can brew next week.

I'm with ya man, I HATE bottling, but until I can afford to get a regulator kit and some kegs, I'm pretty much right with you there! Luckily I had a bunch of bottles from my Dad and I's stash from years ago, but it has been a real beer(BEAR) getting some of them cleaned!

We've had problems in our house, because it's new and pretty airtight. Had to get a dehumidifier, because when the air conditioner wasn't running and it got cold outside my humidity inside was running almost 70% and it was raining inside. Got it down to 40-50% now and haven't had anymore...

How about teenage beer...developed enough to be an adult, but still too dumb to know better !)

Get a dehumidifier.

Wow, that would drive me nuts...I'd have that batch ruined by just flipping the light on, and looking at it all of the time!

Well...I chickened out! Maybe I'll do it next time, just too scared of an infection.

Thanks, will definitely read...I'm going to bottle tomorrow, and I'd also like to brew at the same time! Thanks again.

I agree wholeheartedly, but I am married with 3 kids, 2 dogs (inside), and 2 dogs outside! I started building our house 2 years ago, it's about 85% done, and we live in it...drinking is just about all that I can stomach anymore! I wish that I had a football league close to me though, because...

I know that I've read about this before (can't seem to find it though), but has anyone had success brewing the same day that you bottle, and just reusing the trub for your next batch?

Glad I could help!

I clicked on this thread because I thought you needed help to plant straighter rows after a few beers, sorry that I can't be any help.

I set my house up with a water system that comes from our pond. Bought my system from vitasalus, I have been very happy thus far. They sell units for all kinds of problems (sulfur smell included). You might give it a try, my water may be in question with people that visit, but hey, I make...

Thanks to all, didn't realize I'd get this type of response this quick...great ideas, I will definitely implement some (or all) of them into my system. Thanks, again! BTW drinking less? Probably not an option for me, but thanks for identifying my problem ;)

I agree with the cheap, and have had good luck with it as well. Glad to know that I AM using a quality product after all! Thanks

I'm a newbie, and use us-05 as well, but I've read that this yeast strain can leave exactly what you're describing as far as taste goes...trying to narrow down a similar sensation as well.

Having an extract "cream ale"...don't know if that's the "true" definition of what I'm drinking, but I made it, and I LOVE it! A little afterbite that I'm not crazy about, but hey, I made it, can't be all that bad...right?

Thanks, been trying to brew about every two weeks (three at the most (5 gallons)). I haven't run out of mine yet, but I fear that I will unless I start amping it up a little bit. Like I said, usually I supplement with "other" beers, but I'm getting to the point that I really don't want to...