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Hi Everyone, I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on how to keep my fermenter cool. Due to my wife and children I have to keep the house at about 70-72 degrees. When I brewed my first batch I watched the temp go above 78 in my beer. I can smell a slight banana smell from the airlock, so...

Gremlyn, The ale smells like it is on track from the wiffs out of the airlock (and smell of my kitchen, the wife loves that). I am also pretty impatient to get this brew in a bottle! I am going to go pick up some local microbrew Double IPA to ease my impatience :drunk: I am kinda...

Thanks Budz! I will take the hydro reading before the transfer. My Primary has a spigot for bottling so I will check it from there to prevent infection of the batch. Suddy

Thanks Gnome!

Thanks guys. I was going to transfer it to my secondary in 10 days so I can start the next batch. Are there any foreseeable issues with transferring it at that time frame?

Hi guys, I am brewing my first batch using a true brew red ale kit. I followed the instructions to a t. I pitched the yeast (non re-hydrated) at 78 degrees. I had a lot of activity within 6 hours and lasting for about 36 hours. This morn the activity had stopped and I had very little foam...

Woke up this morning and I have bubbles rolling out of my airlock!!! W00t!

I got my equipment and supplies for triad home brewing. I heard about the event this Sat. I think I will have to swing by and watch him make the batch. I have always enjoyed cooking and creating new things, so brewing is right in my wheelhouse.

I just started my brew... I think this is going to be addicting

Hi Everyone! I just bought my starter kit and ingredients a few hours ago. I am psyched up to brew my first batch! I got a Red Ale for my first brew, I hope it turns out good. Suddy:mug: