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It's been almost 25 hours and there are no bubbles yet. However, the temperature it should be stored at is 68-72 degrees and when we first checked it a couple hours ago it was 61. It's at my brothers house so he is putting it in a different location closer to a heating vent. We have it in the...

You can follow my progress on my first batch. I'm guessing it's going to be pretty horrible. I managed to mess it up (after everyone told me it was as easy as making mac and cheese). Hahaha... who knows, I'll let you know if it's any good in a couple weeks. Anyway, I came up with an idea for...

Well, the beer is in the fermentor and I'll be checking on it later today to see if there is any bubblin' going on. I won't be surprised if there isn't, I really managed to mess a lot of things up. It was pointless to even have instructions there, because I didn't follow them. You know, they say...

It is the Nottinghams dry yeast. Thank you for the rehydration recommendation. I've read a little bit here and there that that is a good idea. Thanks everyone for your comments, suggestions, advice. Also, with this batch I think I'll be using a secondary.... I have one, so I mine as well...

Tomorrow I will begin my first IPA extract brew. It's the LD Carlson Brewer's Best kit. I started this thread to sort of document the process and show the results. I'm very excited, but more than anything hoping that it turns out drinkable. I'm planning on simply following the instructions to a...

Coolest label I have seen thus far.

Thanks! Yeah, it certainly does seem like a thing of patience.... so I'll have to remind myself of that.... and I really hope it turns out drinkable! Thanks again and I'll remember to RDWHAHB!

Hello - For Christmas I received the Brewer's Best set by LD Carlson. I have been lurking on these forums for awhile reading up here and there in preparation for my first batch. The set I received came with the ingredent kit for the IPA, which I have read is a good one to start with and...