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5 Days in to cold conditioning in the fridge, I cracked one open. Not the worst beer I've had but, There was some sugar remaining in the bottom of the bottle.:confused: Taste confirmed it was sugar. The beer was carbonated. I was careful on putting the sugar that was called for...

Isn't drinking soda while reading HBT almost as sinful as admitting on HBT; that you dumped beer? ;)

Just asking for shipping quotes on extract kits from a few suppliers, the average seems to be about $14-15 bucks. :( One said they could ship it media mail for $11, I'm thinking that's pushing the USPS regulations a little far. Don't mean to sound cheap, but another expensive hobby...

Thank you, really a good piece of information for deciding which direction I go.

Hey everyone, 1st batch in cold conditioning. 2nd batch 2 weeks in to fermentation. I've got a few more MRB refill kits to do, but then I'm pretty sure I'm ready to progress to the next level. So what am I progressing to? Here's the equipment I've gotten together after only...

Fmr jarhead grunt. Semper Fi Marines. Thanks to all for their service.

Wait just a minute, you're telling me I wasn't safe in elementary school hiding under my desk as a protective measure from a rusky nuclear blast? Where's the beer? My whole life is based on a lie.

I guess if one wanted to be really arguementative, one could say clone kits "hurt" the craft brew industry too, right?

I agree with the OP, AB is evil. There's something about their beers that give me a headache. :drunk: The best thing about being an American consumer, is you have a choice. Best thing about being an American beer consumer, is we have lots of choices. If you don't like a product...

Free is cool. Sharing is even cooler. Thanks!!!!!!

I'd ask, Are ya happy? Because if ya are, life's way to short to be anything else. Cheers! Ken

I knew a rich guy that put Carlo Rossi in a decanter and served it to his rich friends. The rich friends would rave about it, not knowing the difference between a $300 bottle of wine and a $6 a gallon jug of wine when served from a decanter. ;)

Guys, Tuesday I'll be @ two weeks in. I'm starting to think about the next steps, which has led to a question. Priming sugar. If I sanitize everything, funnel, measing spoon, etc....., the sugar is going to stick to those items. Right? Is this going to be a problem getting the right...

Thank you very much guys!!!! Kinda suspected plastics might tend to hold some flavoring. I'll go the dedicated fermentor route. Again, thanks! Ken

In the search of HBT, the only thing I saw was the chance for off flavoring. I'd like to brew beer in the winter, then use the same equipment in the summer for the wild berries and other "wild" things available locally to make wine with. Thanks! Ken

Guys, Sorry for the stupid newbie question, but............... I searched HBT and didn't find a "real" definitive answer to the question. Can I use my wine making equipment for beer and wine? Thanks! Ken

Replacement batch just got started. :rockin: Here's hoping I get a better outcome this time. :D Appreciate all the advice guys. Ken

Thanks for the advice. I guess I overtightened it. I re-read the directions after the fact, and couldn't come up with anywhere I strayed. Exchanged them out today at the store. Will get the next batch going tomorrow. I'll follow your advice. :mug: Thanks! Ken

I lost it. :( There was a crack, or weak spot that cracked in the Mr. Beer fermentor that showed itself as soon as the fermentation "took off" today. Caused by pressure???????? That's the only thing I can think of. It didn't leak yesterday. It wasn't leaking this morning or early...

Hello guys, First batch started yesterday. :ban: Foaming like mad today. Too bad it's the light beer version (it's what the kit came with). Can't wait to try it. Ken