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Thanks guys!! Ill get them in the fridge soon. It was 5 oz. corn sugar and I bottled 50 bottles.

Thanks again nuggethead...

That was my thoughts. I let it ferment for 2 weeks and the hydrometer said it was complete. Maybe I made a mistake reading the hydrometer? It has been sitting in the bottles at 64 degrees. I used the recommened amount of corn sugar, whatever came in the kit, I forget exactly how much. Also, I...

Hey guys, Got a quick question about carbonation. I transferred my 1st homebrew (amber ale) to bottle 2 weeks ago. Is it possible to over carbonate? I opened one for a taste test yesterday and it foamed over instantly and wouldn't stop. Also, it tasted very high in carbonation, but like I...

Thanks again guys! I can't believe how much I've learned already, and I'm very greatful for guys like you. As stated above, those are my plans, we'll see how it goes. This waiting game is killing me!!

Hamaki, you are correct. I pitched the yeast on Mar. 23. The recipe I am following says to allow 2 weeks before bottling, that's why I chose Apr. 6 as bottling day. It appears as if fermentation has slowed due to lack of krausen, lack of CO2 bubbles, and airlock activity, but I haven't taken...

So if my plan is to bottle next weekend, when should I cold crash? I guess I'm asking how long does it take? I don't want to kill off too much yeast right... Can I go straight from the cold into bottles, or should I get the beer back to room temp first?

Thanks for the reply... It is currently 67-68F. How cold are you referring to? What are the advantages of cold crashing?

So, I checked the beer last night and there was white foam taking over the krausen. I assumed it was just CO2 escaping the beer. I am also assuming I don't have a good seal on my airlock or stopper, because I haven't seen any activity in my blowoff container. I figured the white foam was...

Hello, I've got a couple questions on how you guys use your hydrometers. I have an Amber Ale in primary fermentation right now in a carboy. 1) Do you use a hydrometer test jar? It seems the one I have would take too much of a sample. If I were to use it over the course of 3 days to...

I have a hydrometer, just don't have a way to transfer the beer to the hydrometer test jar. That's where a thief or turkey baster would come in handy. That's why I was looking for a way to visually tell I am ready to bottle. Is it possible to ruin the beer if it sits on the trub for too...

Thanks CCTJohn... I'm looking forward to bottling day. But thanks for the reassurance. I get thirstier and thirstier looking at this.

Top of Carboy from this morning: Bottom of Carboy from yesterday: What do you guys think? Everything look normal so far? I haven't seen any activity in the blow off container, but not really concerned about that. So, my plan is to wait at least 2 weeks. However, is there a way to...

Thanks again guys! I'm feeling very well assured that I didn't screw something up. I was very particular in sanitizing everything. I even sanitized my hands, since I knew I'd be touching the funnel and stuff. I'll try to post some close-up pictures later today or tomorrow just so you guys...

I used Munton's Dry Yeast (came w/ the kit). I did rehydrate it per the instructions on packet, and it was 6 months inside of the Best By date.

Wow...thanks for all the quick responses. I checked again this morning (about 42 hours in carboy), and still no sign of fermentation. However, there is a growing substance on the top. Might be the beginning of krausen, I wouldn't know what it looks like (especially in the early stages). But...

Hello, I am in the process of brewing my first batch!! An Autumn Amber Ale kit with Munton Dry Yeast. I followed the instructions exactly, and have had the beer in the fermenter for over 24 hours. It appears there is a yeast cake on the bottom of the fermenter, and I see no signs of...