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I have done 6 gal boils on a stovetop. I have a gas stove and a 1200watt heatstick. Once I get the boil going I just turn the stove off. Heat stick puts out plenty to heat. I get a nice rolling boil. The heat sticks work so well that I'm considering going all electric instead of using my...

Steeping the 2 row can do lots of things: Depends on the temp and duration of the steeping... Add gravity Lighten the wort mellow out the flavor... Less maltiness Lower your OG/IBU ratio... or what ever it is called. Is the 2 row milled?

Sound like all of my brew days. I think that is why I keep comming back for more.

Check out this fermentor You'll be ok as long as you followed a decent sanitary regime.

Ditto. I just did an almost all grain Stone Ruination clone. My mash tun does not hold the whole grain bill. I just made up the rest with DME. Worked like a champ.

One thing it could be is, the fermentation was not complete by the time you bottled it. I have opened warm bottles of home brew before and have not had this problem. I do not thinl temp is the main cause of the issue. The down side is... I don't know of a way to fix the issue that you having.

I made a CDA and I used Carafa III special. I added it to the mash just before sparging. Added alot of roasted malt/coffee flavor. Too much even. My LHBS has Crisp black malt 675L I would add that instead of the Carafa. Let us know how it turns out.

I just brewed a Stone Ruination clone. Cost $32 Two six packs at the liquor store, $30. So for the additional $2 I now have an additional 38 bottle of brew. I'd say it can be cheaper. On the flip side, I think alot of people on here fall victim to the downward spiral of dumping ridiculous...

I have done an all Simcoe IPA. 5-6oz of Simcoe. One of the tastiest brews I have done to date. I recommend it.

I just kegged the BYO clone of Stone's Ruination IPA tonight. Sampler taste damn good. In a few weeks I'll have to do a side by side comparo.

My G/F laughed at that. We call it "Hate F%#king" Awesome is right.

Sorry... that made me laugh. +1 too imcomplete fermentation or too much priming sugar.

Boil the cat. Bottle the beer and have them together.

I can't comment on the first question... But, I know austinhomebrew.com has allgrain versions of most if not all of their kits. Based of what I have read and ordered from them, they are pretty spot on. I'd trust what they put together. As for question number two. I have used coopers...

I have used Muntons in the past with good results. We just sprinkled it over the top of the wort and sealed it up. 24hrs later bubbling like mad. Never had a miss using this technique with dry yeast. I have done the same with Safale US-05 also. Best of luck on your brew day.

My 2cents... Just because you get a kit does not mean the flavor is going to be inferior to a non kit beer. Austinhomebrew.com sell kits that are extract, partial, all grain, choice of yeaties... My LHBS sell Turebrew band kits. I have made a few. The Hefe.... Awesome. They also sell...

Just after I finish fermenting, I'll use dish soap and rinse well. Works all the time. No funny flavors.

I have done some pretty dumb/bone headed stuff when brewing... Like not sanitizing a (instert utensil) before. I have not had a batch come out bad yet... Crosses fingers.

1) I have heard that there are people that feel that too much room/head space can be and issue. Me... Never found that to be true. 2) Chuck it. spend the $6 on a new bucket. 3) I feel, Big beers benifit from a little bit of conditioning, esp if really high ABV 12% or so. Takes some of...