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So in the airlock it's actively bubbling. Not super fast and there is no krausin yet.

I was thinking of buying hops and yeast mail order. Getting the grains at my LHBS since I can mill them for free there. I don't have a mill. I spent about 50. On the ingredients for a 6 gal batch.

Oh. And I have to dry hop it 2 days after the primary fermentation is done

Thanks all. It was a Citra double IPA. I put 2 packets of dry yeast in. I picked up the fermenter and shook it like mad. I did run the wort through a fine mesh paint strainer before going in the conical. I was surprised the color of the wort was almost dead on a double IPA I had from the...

Hey all. I completed my first brew day. My OG is at 1.066 was supposed to be about 1.071. I assume that means my beer will have less alcohol than is supposed to. Also I am using a fast ferment conical fermenter. There is a tons of sediment it's a 5 gal batch but the sediment seems to be about...

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Awesome thanks. I was able to find fine mesh.

Can a nylon paint strainer bag be used in the boil as like a makeshift hop spider?

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Thanks guys! I'm brewing a Citra double IPA. I pulled the recipe from Beer Smith. I'm excited! Luckily I have a full size fridge in the garage so I am using that for controlling fermentation temp with an inkbird controller

I tested the pump with cool water and wow does this little thing move some water!

Hello all, I'm going to brew Tomorrow! My first batch alone and all grain. Has anyone put a fine mesh paint strainer over the bazooka tube in the mash tun or will that clog too easily? I do have a plate chiller so I want to get the wort with the least amount of particles. Or I can pump the wort...

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Thanks guys!

I am excited to have the experience. I hope to help again soon!

Wow, thanks for the suggestions! Very well thought out! Thanks!

I just need to figure out a way to measure the gallons for the kettle. Any suggestions?

Holy sore hands Batman! I drilled a hole for my ball valve. It took a good long time. Yes I used a step bit. I think the lube I used was way too good. I used a dab of molly paste. As soon as I cleaned all the lube off I felt the bit start cutting better. All said and done I have no leaks and...

As far as I know as long as the pH is under 3 it is still good. There are test strips that can test pH