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I cant wait to start my first batch tomorrow: Autumn Amber Ale kit from Midwest Supplies. One question I have is regarding the hops and target IBU... I am going to do a full boil (using ~6.5gal at start to end with ~5gal). My question is, dont I need to use LESS hops than the amount that...

That's what I just bought. 34qt fryer for $30 on craigslist... can't beat it. Doing my first brew tmrw and can't wait to use it

Great info. Thanks

Great, thanks

Makes sense, thanks for the "ah-ha" moment! Maybe I will try just a wet-shirt and frozen water bottles first

Thanks for the comments. I wasnt planning on using the lid, so I dont think I would have a problem with losing heat. I have a friend who basically just puts a wet tshirt around the bucket and blows a fan on it 24/7 as his swamp cooler. I was just wondering if using this gatorade container would...

What are your thoughts on placing my primary bucket inside one of these which I already own, assuming it fits? Was thinking I could better regulate temperature changes (without getting a true chamber and temp controller) . Am I crazy?

Very cool. Wish I could make it but I will be out of town that weekend. Have fun

Get this starter kit on GroupOn from Midwest Supply. Great deal that won't break the bank. Here (You dont need to be from Cincinnati to buy it)

I priced the 3/8" diameter of refrigeration copper, not 1/2". I checked and double-checked. I am leaning towards getting a plate chiller, mainly since it is more compact. I need to figure it out quick, though, as I am planning on brewing my first batch next week and want to make a decision...

Thanks for the tip. What type of plate chiller (ie- how many plates) would you recommend if I am brewing in a 34-qt kettle and plan on doing 5gal batches? Any thoughts on this plate chiller?

I went to Lowe's with the intention of buying everything necessary to make my own 50 foot copper wort chiller, after reading some of the other DIY posts on the forums. But... They wanted $60 for a coil of low-grade 50-foot copper! I understand that copper is expensive and fluctuates a lot...

I dont have an answer to your question, but I would love to know how your modifications to the recipe works out, as I just purchased the pumpkin ale from midwest.

Just bought one in Denver tonight on CL for $20 as well... good deal.

Awesome news. Thanks guys for all your help. And BierKoning, I think we bought the same scale. I ended up only paying like $3 after using a paypal credit I had. Hopefully it works! :)

Awesome. Thanks for the tip.

Thanks for all the replies and advice everyone. Here is what I think I am going to buy: scale (ebay $5) vinator and bottle tree (craigslist $30) Starsan, PBW, auto-siphon, recipe kit (Midwest Giftcard) Wort chiller (build my own for ~$30) Hopefully will pick up a carboy for cheap on craigslist...

Awesome, thanks everyone!

Thanks guys. I forgot to mention that included in my kit is a recipe kit and a $25 giftcard from Midwest for an additional recipe kit. This will give me at least 2 brews, which is why I was interested in spending the other gift card on supplies.

Hey guys. New to the brewing world, and still waiting on my Midwest Supplies starter kit. My question is this... I have a $50 gift card from my fiance to use on Midwest's website. The problem is, I am unsure what I should buy as "must-haves" right now. I already have a 30qt kettle bot and...