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It has been in the bottle for 2 weeks..... I fermented it for 4.

It wasn't hot when I transfered. When I was transferring to my bottling bucket it started out spewing the brew but I quickly fixed it for a smooth transfer. I would say a cardboard like bitterness is correct. It is not awful, but it is off.

I can't seem to even describe it. It tastes great when you first start to drink it, but the after taste/finish something is just "off". It is hard for me to even describe what the taste is. I think the best way to describe it is an unpleasent bitterness. I did a clone of Dead Guy Ale if that...

Trying to figure out what I want to do next. I know I want it to be hoppy and delicious! I have a recipe for something close to Hop Ottin IPA, but thought i'd throw this request out there. Also, I really would like to know how to start creating my own recipes. If someone has any insight on...

I meant the outcome of my beer. :D

It is going to be around 90+ here today. Drinking very cold Grolsch around the pool while I study will not be all that bad :) Not having to mess around with bottle caps seems like a valid investment to me. Once I am all through I will post my outcome!

Awesome. Thank you all so much for your help and advice. It really has made this process so much easier and makes me more confident. I am off to start my 3 week long Grolsch drinking phase for them swing tops! Enjoy your Sunday!

Do I have to try to keep the temperature for the full 3 weeks or just during the active fermentation stage? My fermometer is reading about 65 right now but I don't know if I trust it. The bath it is in is at 62.

Alright, finally brewed yesterday. Couple of things happened, mainly one big one. It took forever for me to get to my boil and there was never a hot break. I looked at older threads on here and see that has happened to others that don't have a strong stove. The good news is that I got done with...

Hey guys! I finally got the LME today and plan on doing the starter friday so I can brew Saturday. One last question I have before I start my journey. So it is 2 cups of water to 1/2 cup LME. My question is: Once this starts up and I am ready to pitch, do I just pour the ENTIRE thing in the...

Cool, thanks for all your help. I am using a bucket and not a carboy which will make the move easier.

I can, but I am trying to make this the best way possible and from my understanding that is by making a starter. Eric- So me moving the primary up and down the stairs shouldn't bother it that much? I will obviously try and keep it as still as possible and when it is racking time. If so, when I...

I actually went there a little over a week ago. The price he was charging for a beginners starter kit was pretty expensive compared to what I was able to get online. I feel bad going back in there and just buying LME but i'll just do it. I know it sounds lame but I am just weird like that. It...

Do you mean just keeping my primary in a temperature controlled room?

Thanks Yooperbrew. Can you guys recommend a good cheap site to order this from? I have been using northern brewer which is great with their flat shipping but, even that shipping price seems expensive with such a little product. Can you get this anywhere else besides a brew supply shop?

Well this stinks that I have to order more stuff now that I already got everything. Does it matter what dry malt extract I get? I am seeing a lot of different ones. Remember, I am a complete noob here. I know I don't have to use a starter but it seems everywhere and everyone I talk to tells me...

Hey everyone! As I am sure you can tell I am a complete n00b in brewing. I am very into it and very into doing it correctly. I just got done reading Palmer's "How to Brew" for the SECOND time today. After the first read and additional research I wanted to read again to pick up on more things...