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Oh, what a beautiful thing! I popped one open after 10 days in the bottle. No doubt it could use a little more time but i am very impressed and happy with my first beer! This is going to be a great hobby!

I did top off and likely did not mix well, definetely a beginner mistake. The airlock was poppin after about two hours. Checked it tonight and its happy

Yes bottled it friday, it surely tasted like beer! Anxoius to get it carbed and share with friends

i took another reading and it was 1.050. This is after pitching yeast an hour ago. Would yeast have an effect on gravity? Thanks noob here

After removing steeping grains, brought to boil added malt extract slowly and yes boiled for 60 minutes.

I started my second beer today, a porter extract kit. The paper says original gravity should be 1.048-1.052. I came up with 1.06. Thoughts? What does this mean? Add water? Thanks!

good post as i just bottled my first batch last night. I am with you on many items listed.

Yes sir, it was here just long enough for a photo and syphon to bottling bucket. :mug:

bottling tonight!

haha, yeah i am guilty of "checking" on it daily just to make sure its still there. I am ready to brew batch #2 possibly this weekend! :rockin:

I had the brew in primary for 9 days, pretty much all activity had stopped, transferred to a glass secondary for 6 days now. Actually still in the secondary and lookin good. Clearing a bit and does not look like i have anything growing in it! Can i bottle this weekend or should i let it sit...

Yeah! Seems like some good folks here.:mug:

Hahaha! thanks AJ! Good tips!:rockin:

i checked the batch this morning and the airlock is working and i am gaining some froth on top, i do not have a great place to put it though. i currently have it in my bedroom closet at about 74 degrees, i checked the basement and its running about 58 degrees. Any tips for temp control? 74 is a...

i was careful not to let any water in the pot but appreciate the advice, next time i will not ice the lid, thanks!

I brewed my first batch of beer today and think i may already be hooked. I bought a beginner kit that came with an American pale Ale, loved the smell of the boiling! I checked on it a minute ago and the sediment has settled to about 2"

hahaha Love Robert Plant! Pass the cider:rockin:

Wow, that is some great information! I appreciate all the replies. Still doing a bit of homework but think i will end up getting a kit. I talked to a friend who home brews and he pointed me in the right direction, and said if he was starting from scratch he would start pretty basic as he has...

Hey guys, i have zero brewing equipment and would like to start brewing. I see they sell kits with "everything" you need. I want to buy the right stuff the first time, are there any of these kits you recommend? Is buying it by the piece better? What i dont want to do is buy a "kit" just to end...