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I got a pack of Munton's premium gold yeast (was really my only choice at the shop) for my next batch, which will be hop head double IPA from midwest. SG 1.070-1.074, FG 1.016-1.018. Any thoughts on this? I didn't want to pay a crapload in shipping for a packet of yeast. I would like to get...

I was planning on giving it another week anyway (the 1-2-3 schedule). Will there be improvement from letting it sit in secondary for another week rather than in the bottle for that week? It will wait either way because I don't have time this weekend, but I want to learn for future batches. By...

As I mentioned, I did think it tasted a bit sweet yesterday, but not when I read the gravity on the other days, so I dunno. I don't think my tongue is very adept. I did make the proper temperature adjustment when appropriate, but according to the instructions, it has to stray 9 degrees from...

Did you see that it has been at this gravity for 10 days? Is there anything special about another two days? Yes, I used the dry yeast. Have you had better results with the liquid yeast upgrades? I thought I read somewhere that they weren't necessarily better. Have you ran into this with...

I've read a few threads about FG being higher than expected, but my situation still isn't clear to me. The FG should be 1.010-1.012 according to the kit, but mine has stopped at 1.018. Yesterday I thought it tasted a bit sweet, but I didn't really notice that on the other days and I have a...

I got an extract kit today from Midwest (hop head double IPA), and noticed that one of the packs of leaf hops has lost it's vacuum seal. Could this be a problem?

Around here they color all kinds of beer green around St. Patty's day.

It's hard not to peek in on them when they are being so industrious. If they build a city, I want to see it!

So this is my first batch, the Irish Red Ale kit from midwest. I brewed on 1/10 and racked to secondary on 1/17. In the past day or two I've started to notice some small, scattered patches of normal looking CO2 bubbles. When I shine my flashlight just right, there appears to be a vertical...

How full should a 5 gallon carboy be when you put 5 gallons in it? Are the markings on the Ale Pail accurate?

I've been wondering a bit about my glass carboy. It is about 19 inches from bottom to top. Does that make it a 5 gallon?

Am I missing something or is it only the 1st edition that is free? Anyone know what is different in the 3rd vs. 1st?

I read in "How to brew" by John Palmer that putting bottles through the dishwasher with the heat to dry option turned on is a legit way of sanitizing the bottles.

What happens in the primary that does not happen in the secondary? edit: To clarify, what would be the consequence of racking to secondary too soon?

I wouldn't think there would be any risk of a 1" blowoff clogging.

Is there any reason not to use a 5 gallon carboy with a blowoff as a primary? It would be cool to be able to see what is going on, and a 5 would give me more bang for my buck if I could use it for either primary or secondary.

Thanks for all the advice, guys :) I will plan on sticking to the original plan of 1-2-3: 1 week primary, 2 weeks secondary (as long as hydro readings support this). There are a couple reasons why I want to use a secondary. First, John Palmer says it helps and having taken biology lab...

Some brands add crap to the water to get a certain taste. Like Dasani, for one. I hate it, just give me water.

Nosmatt: It sounds like you don't use a secondary? I'm not trying to rush bottling.

Gravity is 1.017. Current fermenting temp 64F. I pitched it at 80F. I got a turkey baster at Wal-Mart and I'm a bit sorry I didn't get my kettle there. They had a nice looking 22 quart 3-ply for $42. edit: Forgot to mention - FG is 1.010-1.012 according to the instructions. This is Irish...