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I pitched the yeast about an hour ago, I didn't think to use the hydrometer cause it was the starter, I guess I could boil another pint of water and cool it down real quick. Didn't know if that was a safe . Edit: I went ahead and boiled another pint and added it to the starter after cooling to...

So I think my starter might be messed up. Instead of 1/2 cup DME I used 1 cup DME in 1 pint of boiling water. I guess the question I have is will this kill the yeast. The yeast are White Labs East Coast Ale (WLP008) and the DME I used was muntons extra light. Any help would be great. I...

So I've come to find out that you just can't find juice in a glass bottle any more. I was able to find a 2 qt cracker jar, but the opening at the top is very large. I know I need to cover it, but is there any reason why I should not use the container. Thanks in advance.

So I've been trying to figure out which beginners kit will be the best to purchase. I just need the basics since it is my first kit. My LHBS carries the true brew buckets with autosiphon upgrade. I've also looked into the midwest supplies basic kit and austin homebrew. The main question is...

I could use the dry yeasts as another option. I guess I really don't know the true differences. I have read how to brew but the only thing I remembered in that book was rehydrating the yeast. I'm assuming that the liquid yeast will not have to be rehydrated just refrigerated and then primed...

So I've decided to finally brew my first batch. I plan on buying the kit (true brew with auto siphon) from my local HBS. As for the products, I want to get the AHS Our special holiday ale. My main question is if I order the kit, what is a reasonable time frame it can sit until I would have to...