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Awesome! SWMBO can't wait for the cherry wheat!

Is there a large differance in adding the extract to the primary and not the secondary? I was looking to do the same recipe for my next batch and I won't have an extra Ale pale or Carboy to use for a secondary.

Its a Irish Red from Midwest. Gotta say that the swamp bucket trick is the JAM! Its 95 degrees outside in South Florida but my bathtube water is 60 degrees and the Ale Pale is 65-68. Can't beat that for a free way to cool your Brew!

That's a lot of waiting!:cross: But I'll try. Its an Irish Red Ale from Midwest. But a Hefe is the next brew I'm looking to do!

I'm pretty sure I'll be one of those 87% who drink their beer to soon and fast!

Well lets see... 1. Squeezed the bag of grains a whole lot! 2. Pushed the rubber gasket though the top of the Ale Pale with the air lock. 3. I think I let the yeast rehydrate for to long (2 hours) because 4. The thermometer broke and I thought my wert was 109 degrees when it was much...

So after plenty of noob mistakes and feeling nervous all day, when I got home from work the Air lock was bubbling away! Just wanted to say thank you all for the help. Now I just need to sit back, relax and I'll hopefully be enjoying some good HB soon!

I would a appricate that! I have to have some evidence so I can convince my SWMBO! :D

Thats cool... Thanks for the tips anyway!

Have you noticed an increase on your electric bill when adding another fridge. I've seen some cheap old fridges around but thought it would spike my electricity cost.

LOL you got it!

Awesome! Thank you for the quick advice! I have a spare bathroom with a tub, I guess that would be the easiest way. Thanks again! I am very excited to start a new hobby.

Hey Everybody, about to do my First home brew and I have a couple of questions for the experts! Living in South Florida it is almost always pretty hot. I can keep my house around 79 degrees during the day, will this be to hot? Any tips for summer brewing? Does any one know any LHBS around...