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This is my first attempt at brewing. As I took my final gravity reading (1.011), I tasted the beer. While it certainly tasted and smelled like beer, it was also a bit...bland tasting, as if it had been watered down. Is this normal at this stage in the brewing process? I skimmed my sample...

So last night I attempted my first brew. Aside from the fact that the whole process took a bit longer than I thought it would and I was working into the wee hours of the night, I screwed up during one of the VERY finals steps of the process and am worried that I have ruined my beer...

I purchased a brew kit on Groupon and had to wait a few days before I could actually place the order. It's presently in the mail on its way over to me, and I have had a lot of time in the last week to learn about home brewing. I think I have a good grasp of the brewing process (at least...

What is the best way for a beginner to cool wort? I was thinking about just dunking it in an ice bath. Is there a better way without using specialized equipment?

Just bought my starter brew equipment but have yet to receive it. Can anyone direct me to a good source of consolidated information that explains the basics of the brewing process and terminology? I don't want to buy a book or anything just yet. Thanks!

Hi everyone. I just stumbled into this new hobby and I'm looking to get started with my first brew. I don't want to buy total crap for my equipment but I would like to keep the budget under $100, including ingredients for the first batch. I know that I'll need a carboy or something similar...