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Absolutely people do small batches all the time. Use a recipe calculator to help you out and you'll be able to use the equipment you already have (it just won't be as full).

I've heard about Fermcap, obviously you don't notice anything bad that it's contributing to your beer if you always use it, right?

Awesome, thanks for all the help guys.

How long should a blowoff tube be left on a primary?

You're probably right, can't hurt. Do most people use tubing attached to a stopper, or tubing that fits snugly inside the opening of the carboy?

Just got an old glass carboy from my girlfriend's uncle from when he used to brew ~15 years ago. Question is, do I have enough room for foam to not need a blowoff tube? Its about 6.5-7 inches below the stopper where the 5-gallon line is (I highlighted it in photoshop with a green line). I...

With mini-mash you're still somewhat stuck to the base flavors from when the manufacturer prepared the malt extract. All-grain allows you flexibility over that.

Is that a local microbrew? Never heard of it.

Great post! I just bottled my first batch and I have learned most of the things you listed, but other things you listed I'm sure will help out in the future.

Congrats, I just bottled my first batch last week too. What style is yours?

Just add the full pack of yeast..it cost a whopping $2 right? Extra yeast won't hurt unless you're planning on culturing.

Usually about a week to a week and a half for me. That being said, you always trust your hydrometer, not the elapsed time. Take a sample and measure the SG, if it's within your target range then you're good to go.

Yep bigger bottles take a little longer

Hey guys. Just got into brewing recently and like many I'm getting addicted quickly. :ban: I know there's a couple other Nebraskans/Omahans on here, so shout out to you guys. I'm a day or two away from bottling my first batch, a 5-gallon porter, which has had a little bit of temp fluctuation...