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Home on lunch break, just checked the fermentator, temp is down to 76F. Thanks for the towel and fan idea, worked like a charm. Saw some bubbles come up through the airlock too, which is a good sign I guess. Since it was so hot when I pitched the yeast, should I let it sit in the primary longer?

Ok, I just added more water to the airlock and it stayed for about 15 seconds then went inside the bucket. I dunno what to do, but I have to leave for work so hopefully it'll be alright. EDIT: Just read your response Yooper. I'll throw and towel and fan on it before I run out the door.

I brewed my first batch last night and threw it in the primary around 2300 hours. I'm pretty sure I pitched the yeast when it was way too hot. Tried to cool it down as much as I could, but thought for some reason that it was more important to get it in there quick than get it in there cold. I'm...

Stopped by the store today and picked up everything I needed, minus the kettle and spoon. Got the kettle from Target and ended up having to go back to the HBS after they closed to get the spoon! The guy running the place was really great and met me over there so I could get started tonight...

Right now I'm staying in Greensboro. Just found out about a homebrew supply store not too far from the house. Gonna go check them out tomorrow.

Hey Yall, I'm looing to get started home brewing real soon. Right now I'm trying to figure out what supplies I need to buy and where I should get them from. Seems like Mr. Beer is the beginners bit and some don't think it's all that. So I guess I'm looking at the next step up. Any advice would...