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  1. BogBrew21

    Cracked My First Batch

    Sampled my first brew today. Then I sampled some more, and more, and more, and...well you get the picture. I'm absolutely hooked. Why did I waste all that time searching for something I could just do myself. The fruits of my labor are tasty! Planning the next batch for the very near...
  2. BogBrew21

    Best way to remove label glue?

    +1 oxyclean and hot water. After that is nothing more than wiping off the remaining glue residue.
  3. BogBrew21

    Removing Hop Left-Overs

    Brewed my first batch yesterday. When I was working the wort from the kettle to the primary I had a lot of hop sludge to deal with. I threw my hop pellets directly into the boil, no bag. I tried straining the wort with the metal screen from my coffee maker (yes, I sanitized it). I was able...
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  5. BogBrew21

    Labor Day Weekend 2008 - What's in Your Kettle???

    Took the extra time to brew my first....American Amber Ale. Had a blast and ready for the next batch!
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    First Batch
  7. BogBrew21

    First Batch Success....So Far

    I brewed my first batch yesterday with great success so far. I brewed the American Amber Ale kit from Northern Brewers. Everything was smooth. Got the wort down to 73F in less than 20 mintues with a home made chiller. Fermentation got going in less than 8 hours and is at full blast this...
  8. BogBrew21

    Bottle Tip

    During label removal and cleaning bottles for my first batch I found that any bottles with labels that appear to have a metallic finish are kind of a pain to remove/clean. They had to soak for 24 hrs. to get the label face off and left behind the annoying white paper and glue combo. I changed...
  9. CHI_354

    CHI_354

    Da Bears
  10. BogBrew21

    First Brew Choice

    Is an American Amber Ale good for a first batch? Or what are your recommendations for a first ever batch?
  11. BogBrew21

    Newbie in Chicago

    I'm actually out in Joliet as well. Close to JCA.
  12. BogBrew21

    Newbie in Chicago

    Hey, just getting started. Doing my reading and getting ideas before I set to brewing. Anyone in the Chicago area with advice on where to purchase equipment/supplies would be greatly appreciated! Any other advice is always welcome.
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