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That actually has happened with all 3 batches I've made...no problems!!!

Thought I'd share a funny story with all of you: I was brewing up my 3rd batch of beer Wednesday night. It was the first one I tried straight from a recipe, rather than a kit. By the way, a great tool for all can be found here: http://hbd.org/recipator/ Anyway, it was a Magic Hat #9...

Providence, RI........'Gansett Rules!!!!!! .....and Tritanium...I was up in Bay City for a wedding at the end of September...nice area!!!!

I had to do that with my last batch. I opened it twice, and didn't find it to cause any problems. I just wouldn't leave it open for more than a few seconds, though.

I was wondering if someone could shed some light on a 2-Stage Method of fermenting. I (as well as a lot of other newbies) only use a 1-stage fermenter, but was wondering if there is an improvement on clarity, and/or more "wiggle room" to play with flavors. Thanks!!!

Hi All! I was toying with the idea of making a Vanilla Walnut Brown Ale. Has anyone ever used any type or form of nuts in their brew? I've read a lot of theories ranging from toasting some chopped nuts, to using alcohol-based nut extracts. Any advice is greatly appreciated!!!

Sam Adam's Octoberfest, Magic Hat #9 (which is probably going to be my next batch), and Blue Moon.....of course, knockin' back a 40 of St. Ides every now and then is fun too.....heheheh :D

I'm kinda new to this too. My first batch I had no problems with. My second batch I tried an Irish Stout, and got no fermentation for the first 4 days. My fermenting temp. was around 50, which I was told was too low. I warmed the fermenter up by just leaving it in my living room overnight...

Thanks for the reply! Do you still get the haze after fermentation when you use liquid?

My yeast question is what the real difference is between using liquid yeast vis a vis dry? I read it's really a matter of convenience over taste to use the dry...is this true? Thanks!!!

My only thoughts are either less hops, or let the beer age a bit. My stout was rediculously bitter when I first bottled it, but it's starting to mellow out a tad the more time I let it sit for...

The name was on the package, and I really can't remember...but they were strong, I remember that. By adding the extra hops, I meant like using only 1oz. at boiling, instead of the 2 oz. the kit says to use. I tried some last night, and the flavor is starting to mellow out a little bit...the...

Sorry.....that hops info was wrong....ok, it was 2oz. of hops, not sure of the Alpha, but the HBU was 18.5.....thanks!

I was 2 oz. of hops...cam't remember the type, but the instructions said it was 1.5 alpha. They were added in the beginning, so I know they were meant to bitter, but I added 8 oz. of baker's chocolate to the boil, and 4oz of raspberry flavor at bottling, and the chocolate flavor's really masked...

Heheh....ml....we're still backwards I guess....I use 12oz bottles, for what that's worth. You could also try leaving more room at the top of the bottle when you fill them....

I was thinking of brewing up either a brown ale, or a nut brown ale. Then, right before bottling, steeping a whole vanilla bean and some chopped walnuts for about an hour to make a sort of tea to be added to the fermented wort to make a Vanilla Walnut Brown Ale......

Hey all! I recently brewed up an Irish Stout using a True Brew Kit. I followed the instructions to the letter, and bottled it last night. I sampled some, and the hops were VERY prevalent. Almost too in-your-face. Will their armoa and flavor settle over time in the bottles, or should I...

Sounds real good! I bottled my chocolate raspberry stout last night. I think the kit had too many hops, though. I followed their instructions to the letter, but the hops taste and aroma is too much for the chocolate and raspberry to break through. It was just an initial taste, and maybe...

the only thing I could possibly think of is that you're bottling too soon after fermenting. But if your SG is fine, then...hmm...what are the priming sugar measurements you're using for carbonating?