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The bottom layer of thickness is about 1/3 of the carboy and the top, thinner layer is 2/3'rds of the carboy.

Thanks doug, it looks thick and milky on the bottom and thin on the top.... The bottom is definitly thicker than the top. I did not make a starter.... I am not worried about the yeast starting as much as I am the "look" of the wort, since I dont use a starter I expect it to take a bit.

I brewed a beer last night with the following: 6LB's Light DME 1LB Honey Oats & Other grains Cinnamin, Apple juice I did a 50 minute boil I seem to have severe separation in the fermenter that I have not seen before. Its been 12 hours and my yeast hasnt started up yet either...

Pantyhose has dye in it

I forgot to order a grain bag to steep my grains. Anyone have any suggestions on anything I can easily obtain to do this?

What are the advantages of a full boil? I see many advantages to partial boil such as: Cheaper pot Quicker to bring to boil Easier to handle Can get to cooler temps easier when mixing with cooler water

Damn straight. I've drank a lot of beer in my life and I dont care what anyone says I like it COOOOOOOOLLLLLLDDDD!

hehe i'm not storing them, I drink from them :) My chest freezer = my tap system. I also thought maybe I could lager in it, but I dont want to drink beer at "lagering" temperatures.

I have the temperature controller.... I use it for my kegs, but I dont want my kegs at 45 degrees :( Oh well

Ok, I want to do some lagers, like heinekin etc... Well, I just figured out I can fit 2 5 gallon carboy's in my chest freezer that I keep my kegs in. I keep my kegs at 29degrees air temperature which equates to about 32+ liquid temp (water JUST BARELY freezes, beer doesnt)... Is this too cold...

Yes, but what I am concerned about is the O2 contend of the water I purchased.

Well, I was racking to secondary and noticed that my autosiphon wasnt siphoning. It took me a few minutes before I realized the airleak between the hose and siphon was breaking the siphon. I put some plastic wrap around it to mend the problem quickly. HOWEVER, there were bubbles of AIR...

My question is about using distilled water with minerals added and if it is ok, I am not wondering about the "off flavors" in my beer.

I am relatively new to brewing, this is my 2nd batch. My first batch had some off tastes which I suspect to poor brewing and bad water. My second batch I bought a 5 gallon jug of water only it was distilled. The yeast fermented just fine, its been about 2 weeks and its finally ready for...

doug, thanks for your replies, I cant wait to give this a try! Much appreciated buddy! Cheers..

When you say 2 large cans frozen apple juice, how many ounces do you suppose those are?

I am looking for a good fall brew, here is how I would describe it... Something relatively high in alchohol, 6% or more. I want a light golden beer with an oatmealish flavor with hints of cinnamin and apple. I like to order recipe kits from AHS (Austin Homebrew). Does anyone have anything in...

I am looking for a good fall brew, here is how I would describe it... Something relatively high in alchohol, 6% or more. I want a light golden beer with an oatmealish flavor with hints of cinnamin and apple. I like to order recipe kits from AHS (Austin Homebrew). Does anyone have anything...

I am thinking of purchasing the heinekin kit from AHS. I want to know how you all keep your primary at 45-50 degrees.

Yep, 6% for the recipe + 1% alchohol boost = 7%.