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10 days in the primary, 18 in the secondary. i didn't bottle too soon. i had extra time in the primary because i was waiting on my cherry puree to arrive. then a few extra days in the secondary waiting for a weekend to bottle. OG 1.045, FG = 1.014 i tipped the bottle trying to activate...

just checked out your recipe again Exo... i may try to brew that in the future... these your steeping grains, correct? 1/2# Belgian Aromatic Malt 1/2# Flaked Wheat i need to make sure my LHBS sells those... also, your recipe called for 6# of Wheat extract. let us know what you...

just racked my Double Chocolate Stout. SG was @ 1.024, but with a OG of 1.070, I am at 6.0% ABV already... once i racked it and put it back in the closet, i noticed the airlock was active again.... about 1 bubble every 30 seconds... Here's bumping that ABV up another .5 % or maybe...

well you probably don't want it. i am still a beginner and have just done 4 brews. the last two were kits that i steeped grains, added DME or LME and hops. but the cherry wheat was just a very basic Coopers Wheat Kit in a can (pre hopped). the key to the cherry however was some Oregon...

sorry bout the Shiner Glass, i do need some clear ones... My SWMBO loved the Cherry Wheat, even at room temp, that's gotta say something. The only think disappointing about the Cherry Wheat is the 4.0% ABV, but i can live with it, since it tastes so good... I will give them some more...

my bad.... sorry

i know that, this is for you it's all good, can i not advertise or what?

Exo, where are you brother, the cherry puree worked out GREAT!!! I am betting you are gonna love your Apricot Hefe !!! :rockin:

i bought this kit http://www.midwestsupplies.com/products/ProdByID.aspx?ProdID=3614 here's the ingredients... plus, i added a 29 oz can of pumpkin and then added another 29 oz can of pumpkin to the secondary... 1st can of pumpkin went in halfway thru the boil... it's not too bad...

no doubt, a bottle bomb smiley is needed :rockin: i really think a little more time is needed in the bottle for the pumpkin, especially after drinking one... but my Cherry Wheat is really close to being finished (another thread)... think i will give the pumpkin a llittle while longer...

Wow, impressed with this one too... nicely carb'd already. as i stated in another thread, my first brew took 3 weeks to fully carbonate. However, this pumpkin ale is well on its way... Has a nice mellow pumpkin taste with some nice hop flavor as well. Quite a nice mix of...

ok, this is my second brew and based on the results of my first brew and it's carbonation after 1 week, before I popped the top on my Cherry Wheat, I tipped the bottle upside down twice. maybe i shouldn't have... beer came out of the bottle upon popping the flip top and the head was...

I saw $2.59 today in DFW !!!

so it sounds like a trial and error thing..., but it also sounds like most beers do better with a secondary. thanks for the input :mug:

cool, thanks. when i brew my hefe, i guess a good smell and taste is in order for determining if i need a secondary...

there work very well. my first batch was in flip top bottles and capped bottles. both equally carbonated and holding their carbonation. the grommets on the flip tops just need replacing every 4-6, some people say 6-8 brews.

After buying another case today, I now have enough 16 oz flip tops to have 15 gallons bottled, WOOHOO :rockin:

so this applies to hefe's only, correct? all other beer's benefit from the conditioning of the secondary, correct?

i bought some amber bottles from the my LHBS, but I did buy quite a few Grolsch 4 packs, mostly for the bottles. i do however enjoy Grolsch. Running to the store later today to purchase about 5 more 4 packs then I will be able to have 15 gallons bottled simetaneously. :rockin: For the...

so if i understand what i am reading here, hefeweizen's do not require a conditioning/clearing stage in a secondary... i am planning on doing this kit from AHBS next... http://www.austinhomebrew.com/product_info.php?products_id=318 do you guys just recommend primary time only, then...