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Thanks for the great advice! The instructions in the kit say to bottle after 1 week (which sounds incorrect), then age in the bottles for 3 weeks. All the posts on this site say 2 to 3 weeks so that is what I will do. I like the idea of buying a second primary so my attention can shift away...

Thanks! I do remember seeing a scum ring on the bucket above the beer which I understand is a good sign. How soon would you recommend bottling the beer? I do not have a secondary.

On my first batch of brew (True Brew Brown Ale Kit), I followed the instructions on the yeast package (Munton's Yeast) and re-hydrated the yeast in 1/3 cup boiled water which has cooled to 80 degrees. I let this yeast mixture sit for about 20 minutes before adding it to the cooled wort (below...