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I think I may be stupider than a 5th grader. My Dark Mild. Partial-mash extract version of JZ's recipe. I started with an OG of 1.038. I pitched a package of Safale S-04, rehydrated but no starter. Kept it between 66-68 for the last three weeks. Everything seemed fine. Tasted it, and...

but what the heck...was feeling adventurous last night. So I had all this leftover pop (soda for the Americans) and thought...hmmm. 2 litres of carbonated Lemon/Limeade 250g table sugar 1/4 multi-vitamin tablet, crushed baking soda pH paper Lalvin EC-1118 yeast -Poured the pop into a pot...

Hi. So this is my second batch, and is another kit. Here are the the details, but first the question if you want to skip the story: How unusual/bad is it for a primary to finish within the first 24hrs? Will the off flavours be noticeable? I got a new pail to use as a primary, and...

Well, my first brew (a Cooper's Lager kit) is now chillin' in the secondary. I call this my "Aleger" since it's a Lager kit made with Cooper's Ale yeast. We'll see how it turns out. Went from 1.042 to 1.005 at racking, and tastes like flat, warm beer...so I consider that a good sign. Next...

I know this is talked about elsewhere, esp. ie. How to Brew...but I was wondering if I could just get a couple of QUICK opinions. This will be my first brew ever, and I have decided just to try a Cooper's Original Lager kit to start (I think I'll quickly move on from there after this first...