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Another question How long should I steep the grains for this particular recipe?

Another great suggestion! Thanks!

Thanks for the input! I didn't even you could do that on beersmith. It will help tremendously. I will change the recipe to incorporate both of your suggestions.

So my next brew is going to be a New Castle Brown Ale clone. This is only my second batch, so I am still gonna use some extract as well as grains. I've found a bunch of recipes, but this one seems like something I can handle. I will be doing a 3 gallon boil and making a 5 gallon batch. 3.3lb...

With all the odds against me, my first batch is finally done. And it's actually good! :mug: Here it is, American Wheat Ale. Sorry about the picture, I only have my phone camera. Everyone that I've let try it says it tastes like a craft beer they would buy in a store. Nice wheat flavor, a...

I just followed the directions that came with the kit :( There was nothing on the bottom of the pot when I was done. I have a large pot, big enough that I could at least do 3-4 gallons. Ill have to do that next time. I gave it a good shake. I'll keep everyone updated. After I do a few...

Thanks guys. At this point, I almost wish I wouldn't have done a full extract. My next brew is gonna have some grains.

This was the kit I used.

When I had the lid off, I could see a few very small bubbles coming from the wart every once in a while. Maybe I'll give it another day or two and see if I can get the FG where it needs to be.

I didn't take an OG reading, however it is supposed to be between 1.049 - 1.051 Final Gravity is supposed to be 1.012 - 1.014 I did a 1 1/2 gallon boil for 30 minutes. I used two cans of unhopped wheat ME, hop pellets (1 oz), and an ale yeast. Hops at beginning of boil. After boil, filled...

Well all signs of fermentation seem to have stopped. As some of you may be aware, fermentation was so intense the day after brewing that it blew my air lock across the room. Fermentation started for sure, I'm just not sure that it has finished. Yesterday I took a gravity reading, and again...

Is it something about wheat beers that causes more CO2 to be released?

Yes. I was using the Airlock correctly. I just found it kind of humorous that it shot to the other side of the room.

Perfect! Thanks everyone!

Easy enough haha Thanks for the clarification. I have learned a substantial amount of info from this site already. Great place!

Is a blow off hose something I could make using supplies from the hardware store? Does anyone have a picture of this set-up

Well I read up on this topic, but I just wanted some reassurance. I finished my wart yesterday (American Wheat Extract Kit) around 3. All was well last time my room mate check on it for me. It was bubbling late last night. However, this morning, he called me and found this. I am not home...

fairly cool, its about 67 degrees.

Thanks! I'll try to stay sane during the whole process.

Hello Everyone, My name is Rob and I am new to the home brewing scene. I LOVE craft beers and I am always looking to try something new. My girlfriend bought me a home brew kit for Christmas so I can start creating. http://monsterbrew.com/Prod_MaestroHomebrewKitwithAmericanWheatkit.cfm Let...