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2 gallons! Startin' it off with Mr. Beer's Classic American Light.

The more I learn, the more I worry. Just realized I might've pitched the yeast before letting the wort cool to an acceptable temp, and according to what I've read, the worst case scenario is that I either shocked or straight murdered the yeast and fermentation will be stuck. Or, a lesser...

Hi all, Name's Houston. I'm brand new here. You can read my introduction thread here. Welcome to A Portrait of the Homebrewer as a Young Man, my beer journal. I've found that I learn much faster if I keep a written record of my venture into any new hobby, so this is where I'll be keeping...

Thanks for the info, jekean! Quick question: Is 5 degrees a fair addition to ambient temp to gauge temp during peak fermentation? I imagine it varies, but does the 5 degrees generally hold true anywhere in that range, i.e. at 65 degrees ambient, it's likely 70 at peak fermentation?

I'm currently brewing Mr. Beer's "Classic American Light" recipe and am a little worried about the fermentation temperature. The instructions say to keep it at 65 - 75°F, and 75°F is what I keep my apartment set at. However, that's at the top-end of the range and I know heat is thrown off...

Hi all, Name's Houston. By day, I'm an Account Manager for Vertical Measures, a content marketing agency based in Phoenix, Arizona. By night, I'm a home brew wannabe. I just started home brewing. This morning, in fact. My brother bought me a Mr. Beer beer kit for my 23rd birthday (which...