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I'm looking forward to bottling day. Congrats to you too mumume. I'm planning on two more brews in a couple of weeks. So far I've brewed a India black ale (1st brew) and a Robust Porter (2nd brew). Any suggestions on my 3rd & 4th brews?

Thank you all. I'm still in excitement mode. I'm currently pricing materials to build a fermentation cooler. I've seen some really great ideas in the DIY forum.

I just took the first SG reading of the India Black Ale. I sanitized (starsan) my siphon, hydrometer, around the airlock, and my hands. Drew out a test sample. The SG reading is 1.016. The ABV is now at 5.25%. Then i tasted the sample. If you can imagine a HUGE RONALD McDONALD SMILE :ban: OR A...

Thanks for all the feedback. I'll let the Robust Porter sit for 3 weeks, then do a SG check. On the other hand, I've been brewing for 2 whole weeks now, and I have learned so much from you experienced brewers. And what is surprising is the info I've learned is only a drop in the bucket.

Thanks for your advice. I was thinking the same thing after reading many comments on this site. So on my 2nd brew (a Robust Porter) which i brewed on 08/24/14, i'm planning on leaving it in the primary for a few weeks, no secondary. In your opinion, would 3 -4 weeks be a good time to take the...

I brewed my first brew (India Black Ale) on 8/16/14. the OG reading was at 1.056. As per the instructions, i transferred to secondary on 08/21/14. The SG reading was 1.019. It's now one week in secondary, and i'm getting one bubble every minute. If i follow the box instructions, i should be...

I'm in too.

I'm in too.

Yes, Las Cruces. I visit B'ham about twice a year visiting family. Use to live there many years ago. I do miss sweet home Ala.

Yes, Las Cruces. I visit family in B'ham twice a year.

Only one here in Cruces that I know of. It's about 6 miles away.

thank you for the welcome, and the thumbs up for Flars reply. I'll ask you too...whats your feelings on using a bucket vs. glass carboy?

thank you for the good explanation. this has tamed my impatience and wondering. i'm using a bucket, and can't see what's going on. Whats your feelings on using a bucket vs. glass carboy?

I'm brewing my first beer, a India Black Ale. On 8/16/14 at 9pm I put the brew into the fermenter. It started to ferment the next morning. It is now the forth day and the bubbles in the airlock has stopped. My question is...do I take a FG reading now or wait a few more days? the instructions on...