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Pouring from one vessel to another will aerate the wort to an extent. In all honesty, my first batch tasted like sh**.

That is what i was afraid of. I love gadgets and looking for feedback before i dropped the cash.

I can't tell what it is from the description above. This might help you narrow it down. http://www.howtobrew.com/section4/chapter21-2.html

anyone have experince using the digital laser ones? http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0017L9Q9C/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

when you do take a reading us a sanitized turkey baster or a wine thief to pull the sample. Do not put the sample back in the bucket.

recommendation on a good thermometer? I used what my LHBS had on the shelf, wondering if i need to upgrade. it works fine for me, just curious if there is something new i don't even know about.

Did the kit come with instructions? Here, this will get you started. http://www.howtobrew.com/intro.html You do not add Dextrose to each bottle. You make a simple syrup and add that to the bottling bucket when it is time to bottle. Most recipes call for a 60min boil. the temp you boil at, is...

Here is mine. Used a $3.99 piece of Tupperware from the container store.

I started with an extract kit in my kitchen and then moved to AG propane in the garage about a year later. if i had it to do all over again. I would start with a BIAB. This will lay the foundation in equipment and process to move to AG in cheap manner when you are ready. Get a 7-10 gal SS boil...

replace the solution but leave the tube unless it is getting clogged.

Thank you for clarifying, i was lost. :drunk:

you could make a starter to test the viability of the yeast. This will also build up the yeast again and return the slurry to happy yeast numbers.

what temp did it ferment at? Could be off flavors such as fusel alcohols. it might get better over time.

you can leave it in primary for 3-4 for weeks. No need to transfer, but it is entirely up to the brewer. the only way to tell that fermentation is complete is the user of the hydrometer. Airlock activity does not really indicate anything other then amount of CO2 produced from the current...

i would get another package if possible. Might be oaky, but it would be an under pitched batch and could lead to off flavors.

My very own American IPA recipe. made with Pacific NW grown hops. I call it a NWIPA.

Thanks!

I'm working on building a new HERMS rig for brewing. I have the basic stand mocked up and i'm working to build a parts list. I figured i would ask the community for advice on parts and where to acquire said parts. Mainly i'm looking for advice on what type of pumps, thermal sensors (would like...