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I will be investing in a glass carboy more than likely. I just don't trust what I can't see lol it'd be one thing if I could see the Krausen. But with opaque plastic I have no idea what's goin on. I'm gonna pop the top and see. Hopefully I don't ruin the batch. Geronimoooooo!!! Sent from my...

I tried cheaping out lol made a cheap one using supplies from my hardware store and eBay finds for $10 or so. And I only had enough ingredients to make a 3gal batch at the time. Rushed it a bit. Will that CO2 head space replace itself or will it damage anything taking the top off this early...

I was figuring the big head space would reduce the bubbling. Anyone ever have any sanitation or oxygen problems when opening the top of a ferm bucket? I just don't want to let any wilds or excess oxygen in...still so green at this, I am as I said overly cautious. It's like a newborn baby!

Now I understand airlock activity is no sure sign of fermentation but after 72hrs of being in the fermenter I've not had any activity at all. The bucket is sealed tight. When I press lightly on the lid, the cap inside the airlock will move up and down. So I have CO2 in the bucket, but no...

2gal of Mr. Beer American Light (bottle conditioning) + 3 gal of Honey Wheat in the fermenter. 5 + 2771 = 2776 glad I could contribute! Sent from my ADR6410LVW using Home Brew mobile app

It's fermenting at around 64-66F, but I do not know how "hot" this yeast will get. I had a kit last time that jumped almost 10 degrees. Recipe-wise if this turns out decent I'll post in the recipe thread but here's what I used for this 3gal batch: 3.3# Belgian Wheat LME 0.5# Honey Malt 0.5#...

Just brewed (correct term?) my first batch without a kit and I wanted to say thanks to everyone on the forums. All you guys who post tidbits to help us newbies along, I thank you! Picking up a little here and there made the overall experience much smoother. Just pitched the yeast and put on the...

I have a 5gal bucket I've fit with an air lock and spigot, so temp shock won't be much of an issue. Thanks for your posts!

Might be a dumb question but I cannot find an answer online. I have a 12qt stock pot, but I am wanting to make a 3 gallon batch of home brew. Can I put one gallon of clean water into my fermenter, then add cooled wort to get me to the 3 gallon mark? I don't want to risk a boil over in the...

Alright! I am looking to make a "trial" beer to help me fine tune some brewing methods. While I would thoroughly love this beer to be "perfect", I realize that isn't going to happen with my second attempt at brewing. So far, here is the recipe I am looking to brew: Batch: 3 gal (made a 5gal...

Wasn't so much looking for a recipe but those numbers were what I was looking at. Sounds delicious, can't wait! I'll look into the yeast suggestions. Thanks yall! Sent from my ADR6410LVW using Home Brew mobile app

I'll definitely check some recipe software, didn't even realize such a thing existed. I should have lol but thank you! I'll look into dry hopping as well, I've considered Citra. Thank you! Sent from my ADR6410LVW using Home Brew mobile app

Hey all! New to the hobby, and really don't have a lot of experience. I am looking into brewing a honey wheat beer. This project is probably a couple weeks away as I tweak a recipe. I am looking into doing a 2-3 gallon batch as I figure out what I do and do not like. Here are my thoughts...

Cyclman, great reference!! I was looking into going with a partial mash anyway, that video provided great input. Thank you!!

It was super easy to brew, been fermenting about a week so it has a ways to go, but I'll keep ya posted! Sent from my ADR6410LVW using Home Brew mobile app

Got a Mr. Beer brewing kit over the holidays, did some research, brewed the beer. It is currently fermenting. After the enjoyment of my first trial (rather during), I'm left feeling a bit empty. Cannot wait to try my hand and some extract brewing. Also in the process of buying equipment and I...