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It was just "bittering pellet hops". Like I mentioned, it didn't give those details/percentages. Next brew I'm definitely buying better quality supplies and taking my time in picking/making a good recipe.

It was just one of those "true brew" kits and I don't think it gave those detailed specifics, sorry. I fermented between 63-72 degrees Fahrenheit. I boiled for 50 minutes. Here is a picture of it, only after four days, I'm simply sampling it again as I type. VERY harsh tasting....damn.

I hear ya man, I've been busy with college finals too! I need time to brew soon, I'm going crazy hah.

I just finished bottling my first 5 gallon batch of "amber" beer, it is sitting in a nice dark spot. I sampled a glass while bottling and it was TOO bitter! Which doesn't make sense considering I didn't use more than 1 ounce of bittering hops while brewing. Does anyone have any thoughts or...

Alright, well thank you. Not to exceed 75 degrees Fahrenheit and not to go below 33, yes? Thanks! I'm very new/amateur to this, but VERY excited about homebrewing nonetheless. Thanks Dan.

Hah well thank you! That takes some worry off of my head, I appreciate the quick response.

Hello, I now realize that on my first batch of amber beer I pitched the yeast wrong. I added it straight to the boiling wort! Therefore killing the yeast, yes? My question is, after unfermented beer sat in carboy for 30 hours, I then added new/fresh yeast and pitched it correctly on top, is...