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Sorry to be so vague. Basically, both of you hit it. I just want to expand my horizons a little bit. As far as the gravity reading, I guess I just don't really get the point. Why check it? To know when fermentation is done? I will watch the DME tutorial. Is it difficult to move to all grain...

I've brewed 4 batches. All of them different types of ales. All of them were from Extract kits, and they have all tasted great so far. I have a lager with DME ready to brew next. I feel like I have kind of hit a wall. What is the next step in brewing? Partial mash? Make my own recipe...

I would love to get a big fridge or chest freezer, but I don't have a lot of space right now. I am wondering what is the smallest fridge that will comfortably hold my 7.5 gallon primary. Hopefully later I can upgrade to a real fridge and brew more than one batch at a time.

I want to get a small (as possible) fridge for fermentation. I have a 7-7.5 gallon bucket and a carboy. Any ideas on fridge size I need? Any brands that have a good layout? Also, where's the best place to get a cheap temp regulator?

Yeah, I just didn't give it enough time to mix thoroughly. I wasn't in a hurry so I don't know why I rushed. I guess I'll see in a few weeks if I messed it up.

Thanks for the info CMoon. I read that thread on how to use the hydrometer but I'm still not quite sure. I've got the beer in the fermenter and its at 70 degrees. I made a swamp cooler. I did make a mistake, I think. After pouring in the malt extract I think I put it back on the burner too...

I've read through a lot of these threads and they have helped me out quite a bit. I do have a few questions, though. I am brewing a malt extract called Autumn Ale from Midwest brewing supplies. 1.) How do I use the airlock? The instructions tell me to "fill it half way." What does that...