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Okay, good to know. I'll use 1/2 a pouch then for the next one. Save the remaining two for an Apfelwein down the road.

Thanks. Maybe I should have explained the contents of the package; "Corn Syrup Solids".

I just bought and used it for the first time in my 2nd batch. Took an OG reading and that was that. I may not know the specifics of it all, but like someone else mentioned; it's a tool. Same as a level. Sure I can eyeball if the picture is straight and that's fine. But if I have a level, I may...

This is in regards to Mr.Beer Booster. I searched, but it's like finding a needle in a stack of needles. When I made my second batch, I didn't use the Booster; instead going with 1lb of DME. I have two cans of HME that I will be using for my next batches and will probably be ditching the...

I am too cheap for the Oxyclean. I just soak my bottles in hot water for 10mins or so. Usually the labels come right off. In those rare instances that they don't (Like Beck's bottles) I use a carrot peeler. Saw this trick on youtube. It leaves a little mess in the sink, but I have a strainer...

Okay. Thanks. I knew enough not to return it back. I read or saw somewhere to go ahead and drink it. Blech... Now the waiting game...

As for shipping method you may want to talk to your USPS. I don't know what laws there are for shipping alcohol over state lines (if that is what you're doing). But start first with asking them about that. Look it up on the Intertubes also. Just something to consider before shipping across...

I'm going to be using them. I was told by the LHBS owner that they were good to use. I think you should be okay. Sorry I had to chime in since it looked like it was just for people from "COLUMBUS" cities. I'm in Columbus, Georgia.

Hello all. I just finished brewing my 2nd batch ever. I am still using the Mr. Beer keg and product. However, thanks to this forum, I made some changes/improvements over my first batch. I nixed the Booster(TM) product for 1lb of Muntons X-Lite DME. Boy, what a mess I made. I was not used to...

Funny, I got mine for an early Bday present. My 31st will be on the 30th. I JUST bottled my first batch last night. The Mr.Beer keg is awaiting my second batch which will be the Pale Ale. Mine came with the Canadian Draft. Definately listen to everyone's feedback/input on these forums. If you...

Cyberbackpacker - OK. I was confused by what i was seeing/reading about them. Basically once it's 'settled down' then it's good to bottle. Dogbag - I think I'm going to do the boiled priming sugar method once I'm out of those bottling tabs. Just taking wee little baby steps and bigger steps...

Thanks! After reading up, I never took an OG reading to compare it with a FG reading. So it'd be useless at this point. I'll bottle it tomorrow and it should be alright.

Unfortunately I do not proses a hydrometer. :( Since I'm heading to the LHBS tomorrow to pick up ingredients for my next batch, I could pick one up (if they aren't too expensive; I'll research after I post). I figured that about the clarity, from what I've read. I was more concerned about if...

I just tested a small sample of my first brew out of the primary fermentation. It's the Mr.Beer High Country Candian Draft. It was a bit on the cloudy side. Looked like a Hef or BlueMoon type beer. It had some decent clarity otherwise. The taste was decent. It was like flat beer. No...

Understood. Thank you very much for the feedback. *Back to the 'library' to do some more HB reading*

Kilgore, thanks. If I were to dump some DME (1/2 lb lets say, reserving the other 1/2 lb), I take it that would help to lighten it up a bit?

Okay that seems like everything that I've been reading. Basically; "Okay to store DME, LME use when you get it." So that being said, if you took one of those 2lb canisters (of Coopers or whatever brand), and dumped it in for a 2.5gal batch, would that be overkill on the taste? I assume it would...

Hello all. Question from a Newb... I've tried looking and found some ideas on storing the DME (wal-mart cereal containers was the last thing I saw). Most people don't suggest storing the LME for long periods of time. But if you do, store them in the fridge. But what about the containers of...

I'll look into Craigslist. Although it's not particularly popular 'round these parts! Well I'm back from my trip. The gentleman at the LHBS tried selling me everything under the sun (including a wine kit for my wife). But he definately had a TON of equipment/ingredients and enough of it that I...

Thank you. Search button must be better utilized. Yeah, I'll probably cut the 5gal recipes in half. That way any leftover, I can make again if I like. Plus if I can get them to come out in similar tastes, I'll know that I'm being consistent (albeit if they both come out bad, I'll know that I'm...