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I'm a new brewer and I can already hear the call of all grain. Your advice about starting basic and cheap makes sense, but I have a few challenges that make me think eventually going right to an all-in-one electric system is the correct answer for me. I have a bad electric oven that takes...

I did and I got a refund, which was cool. I regret my earlier reference to a “loser” Amazon worker!

Hi, all. I ordered a couple cases of bottles recently, and when they arrived, there was one bottle missing. No big deal. Things happen. I just got finished washing the bottles and when I got ready to clean out the bucket I washed them in, I noticed some tiny shards of glass. Obviously, the...

Hope you don't have to!

It’s still at 1.035. There’s now some serious foam when I stir but it goes away incredibly quickly. I didn’t measure the OG when I made the starter, but I used about 200 grams of DME and 1600 ml of water. It doesn’t seem possible that the FG would be 1.035. But I’m a newb, so what do I know...

Just took a hydrometer reading after 22 hours: 1.035. So I'm guessing the yeast is dead?

Nice!

That’s great. I hope I have similar luck. I think I’m seeing a layer of sediment at the bottom of my flask, but it’s only a little lighter in color than the wort so I’m wondering if I’m seeing things. I’ll take a hydrometer reading at the 24-hour mark and hope for the best!

Yeah, that's what I was thinking too. Thanks. We'll see what happens!

Hi, everyone. The other day, I noticed that the Wyeast 1214 I had in the fridge had more than a few lumpy ice pieces in it. The pack had probably been in there a month. I upped the temp, and the ice went away. I smacked it several hours ago in anticipation of making a yeast starter this...

SafAle US-05. I just looked at the packet again, and the ideal temperature range is 59 to 71.

I should have looked at that. It's Safale US-06, and the ideal temperature range is 59 to 71. Thanks.

Yeah, it's the bucket that came with the kit. I can see about a half inch or so of yeast activity through the plastic.

One more question: The batch has been fermenting for 36 hours in my basement, where the temperature is 60 degrees. Is that warm enough? No activity yet in the airlock, though I know that's not always an indicator of activity.

I should add that the tap water sometimes has a sulpher-y odor to it sometimes!

Thanks. It's amazing how much you have to think (or worry) about, even with your first batch. I mentioned earlier that the well water in my house doesn't taste great and that I'll be using purified water. I woke up this morning wondering if I should avoid using the house water even when I'm...

Good question. I'll check.

Good advice. Thanks.

I'll be priming all at once, so getting it in another bucket makes sense. I hadn't even considered how I would have stirred that in the fermentation bucket without shaking up the bottom stuff. Thanks!

Not nearly as vague as some of the instructions in the kit!