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Good question, I let it cool to 70 degrees.

Thank you, that’s very helpful! I will try it on my next batch. It’s set to the default 72%. That estimates 1.054 which matches the instructions for the kit. I just got Beersmith yesterday so I’m still figuring out how to use it, and I had no idea what a BIAB efficiency should be. I think...

I have completed my first two brew sessions, identical batches, and I came up low on my OG both times. I am trying to figure out if it's something in my process causing this low efficiency. Any input would be appreciated. This is a 5 gallon all-grain kit I had the brew store split in half and...

Thanks VikeMan! I didn’t think about the water and the wort not mixing well! I only stirred them briefly after I added the RO. I’ll bet that had something to do with it.

I completed my first BIAB today. Actually it’s my first beer ever. I’ve been making wine and cider for years, but am just starting out with beer. I chose an all grain amber ale kitNow that I’ve got it in the fermenter, I have a few questions. I would really appreciate some feedback. 1. The...

I recently picked up a Red Mountain Valley 30qt Turkey Fryer from Menards. They sell two different brands, but I thought I would give a quick review of this one for anyone interested. The burner in particular seems good for the money. I should also mention that I have been making wine and...

It was the water! I did another boil with 5 gallons of purified water from the store. The water sort of started to turn dark again right at boil, then went clear. I let it boil 30 minutes, then shut it off and left it to cool for a couple hours. When I came back the water was clear and the...

I'm going to buy some purified water today at the store and try again. I suspect that's the problem as I have very hard water. Here is a report I found from my water provider. I'm new to brewing, but the alkalinity and PH don't look right to me.

A picture for reference of the pot after I rinsed it. The water was so discolored you couldn’t see through it.

Thanks! Should I get some purified water from the grocery store like I brew with? My tap water is treated and very hard.

Hello everyone! I picked up one of these turkey fryers today from Menards to use for smaller brew in bag batches...

I am new to wine making and fear I might have already messed up my first batch. I mistakenly used too little sanitizer when preparing my new plastic fermenting bucket and utensils. The package of Easy Clean called for 1 tablespoon per gallon of water, but I misread it and used 1 teaspoon per...