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Sounds good, looks like straining is an option. I was wondering about the muslin bag in this situation, but I didnt know how it would contain the pellets that well but sounds like it does. thank you all for the advice

So maybe its ok then? I dunno, I bought all these ingredients individually so I had the opportunity to buy whole hops, but didn't think of it until I got home.

I have one batch under my belt and I'm planning my second batch. I have been tasting some great craft beers from my local brew store and have fallen in love with the strong hoppy flavor of an IPA. So I have all the ingredients for an IPA and one thing that has been going through my mind is...

I've been kind of confused about when to move to my secondary. This is my first batch and I bought an Amber Ale kit that came with instructions. The instructions say to rack to the secondary after 3-4 days. I barely had any action in my airlock on the 4th day so I went ahead with this...

Is what I have in these pictures a "Yeast Raft"? I was reading a few other topics and one described the same thing I have and called it that.

what kind of airlock are you using?

yes the moisture is my mistake. Bad timing on sanitizing and siphoning. I did not give enough time for my carboy to finishing drying. I am definately learning from my mistakes on this first batch. Thanks so far to everyones input.

I hope this helps, this is the full image of the picture I first posted. The bottom middle of this picture shows the best clarity of what I have floating on top of my brew. (notice the circle and tail) If this is mold, is the entire batch basically ruined? Uploaded with ImageShack.us

no I did not, this is my first batch so I used a "kit" for an Amber Ale from my local brewery store.

yeah i will have to when i get home this evening, but if you look at the bottom of the picture, those are pretty much exactly what they look like. A circle inclosed by whiteness. The camera focused best on those at the bottom of the picture, so its not fuzzy there. Edit: for the most part...

I have read a few threads just like this and would like some opinions on what I have floating. I just transfered to my second carboy last night (12/7/10 - 6:00 PM Central time) the next morning I saw this on top of my brew. Is it too early to be mold? EDIT: Is what I am seeing a "Yeast...