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Got a newbie question here for you all........ I have only brewed a couple of batches, so I am wondering why the kits start with 2.5gallons to boil, and then adding the remainder of the water after you chill the wort. Why can't you boil all 5 gallons at the same time, provided you have a...

I believe he said it was an amber, would seem that way with the light extract. I figured the boil about right, but never worked with the Irish moss, you say put that in the boil at the last 15 min? and how long to steep, or pull it soon as it hits 170? I like your hop schedule think I will run...

I am used to brewing with a kit, and having instructions for the process, however I got some ingredients from a friend and not totally sure on the proper steps. Here is what I got.... 6 lbs of light lme .5 lbs crystal 60l .5 Carmel ( the two grains are mixed together) 2 1oz packs of...

here is a couple of pics.... I hope

Homebrewdad..... Thanks for your input, I think for my first I will just stay in the primary, just to keep it simple for me. My OG was 1.090, and if my addition is correct that makes for about an 8% ABV. The sample I took today for my gravity test tastes awesome. Now the itching gets worse, I...

Just checked the gravity, and it is at 1.029. And yes the sample tastes good.

Thanks all, I am new to this and this does seem to be the biggest sticking point for me, I realize I picked a big beer to do for my first brew, but I like big beers! So why not? I think I will continue with the primary and let it sit..... I will check the gravity today and post an update, is...

This is my first home brew job , and I started with a Belgium triple extract kit. Everything has gone well,so far, but I have heard many different views and opinions on whether to go into secondary, or leave in the primary? Or just bottle from the primary after fermentation stops. I also noted...

Hello all, I started my first batch last Sunday started with a Belgium Tripel extract kit. I am pretty stoked with the home brew stuff, and not sure why I didn't start this earlier in life. I am coming into a week of being in the primary and it looks and smells awesome. Kory Sorry for the...