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had a little bit of a blow off this morning, not to bad. Still had some sanitizer left in the airlock. It is a little dis colored now. I added some more. Should I drain and refill? I took a temp reading in my spare bathroom. almost ten degrees cooler. Moved the fermenter, might make a water bath...

I'm going to look at a cooler today. Fermentation started right around 12 hours. Slow bubbles so far

Well at least I won't get bored :) I will try that tomorrow.

You think putting it in a cooler or rubber made would drop it that much?

I need to make something like that, just checked the temp in my pantry ( where my primary is ) 78* F. is it going to be to hot?

How to remove the beer for a gravity reading? I used a sanitized measuring cup. Thought about buying a turkey baster. Any tips?

I don't reuse the beer after a reading. Read about some issues. the recipe calls for roughly 8 weeks. 2-4 primary, 2 secondary ( if used ) and two in the bottle.

I'm not using a secondary. Should I only take a F.G. When I bottle? I have heard after two weeks, as long as fermentation looks normal.

alright. The beer is resting nicely in the primary. I was able to bring it down to 75*F after two hours. My target OG was 1.052, I got to 1.051 as best as I can tell. After my temp adjustments. Tasted the beer, has a lot of great flavor an aroma. Coffee/caramel and a hint of chocolate. Just like...

@ 85*F after 1 hour 45 min

My first batch ( NB caribou slobber ) is half way done. Trying to cool the wort now. It was 100* F today. I'm at 50 min now. And I'm still around 140* F . Didn't have enough ice. Just wanted to comment on my progress, I'll update after I take my OG reading.

Found em!!! Thanks for the help guys.

First brew targeted for this weekend. Looking for some temp and gravity levels to strive for. Kit doesn't come with any. I want to take as many measurements as I can, so I will be able to remake if desired. thanks for the help

great photo, thanks for the advice.

holy crap Batman... You know your stuff! That was awesome. any advice on which hydrometer then? Seems like everywhere I look, people are complaining about broken or faulty hydrometers. Thanks again

that's my question too. I have heard you back flush them to remove any hop particles. But since you can't see inside there is no way of knowing that it is clean. again I don't own one, but have heard good things.

This will be my first batch, it is the carabou slobber ale from NB. don't want to waste money on equipment if I don't have to. Can someone break down how they are different? I could just google it of course but I like hearing from you guys.

I am able to borrow a refractometer from work when I need it. Should I still invest in a hydrometer? Or use the refractometer from work until I by one of my own?

I have seen people do that, makes me nervous. But if it works for them. "the newbie" isn't going to say anything.

Good call, looking at getting a plate chiller in the future.