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But my final is 1.022. Any way to guess what the ABV might be?

I live in FL and it simply cannot get cool enough in the summer to ferment my beers below 75 degrees. My beer tastes good, but I can't help to wonder if they would taste better if they fermented at a cooler temperature. What are some of your experiences with fermentation temperature?

It says the kit can be brewed like an ale. Anyone have any experience with this particular kit? It was a gift, so I think I'm going to try is anyway but I wanted some of your thoughts. Thanks. :mug:

I am just about ready to drink my PA that I made with sorichi (sp) hops. I used the same recipe for grain, yeast, and whatnot but I switched up the hops to see what the difference will be. I'm looking forward to drinking both types of PA side by side to taste the difference. What are some of...

I'm looking for a nice summer ale extract recipe. I did a honey ale last summer that just wasn't that exciting. I have been looking for a SunRye clone with not much success. What is your favorite summer ale recipe?

I am making some amazing extract brews. I have completed about 15 batches since April when I started brewing. So, my question is; why switch to all grain if I am making great extract brews?

I have an IPA fermenting right now and the a/c went out on that side of the house. It has been in the primary since saturday. Now, the temp is about 80. Will this be an issue?

I drank the first bottle of my second batch tonight!!! I brewed a Summer Blond Ale. Primary only for two weeks and in the bottle for one week tonight. It is really good! Even after one week!! I will not be using a secondary again unless I start with the fruit infusions. Not using a...

I opened my first bottle last Friday night! I brewed an American Pale Ale. Primary for one week, secondary for one week, in the bottle for two weeks. Flavor, scent, color, gravity were all spot on. Head left a little something to be desired but I'm sure that after three weeks in the bottle it...

Saw some one mention in another thread that bleach is a bad sanitizer. Why? Can I buy star san at the grocery?

I am going for my second batch, a blond summer ale, and I am thinking about putting the wort in my glass carboy only. I think I'll just leave it in there for two weeks instead of the second fermentation. Do you all think this is a good idea?:mug:

I am on my first batch ever. It had been one week into botteling last Friday and I just couldn't wait and I wanted to see what it was like , I opened a bottle. I made beer! However, it was a bit watery. Do you think it will get stronger with more botteling time? Thanks. :mug:

Do I need to sanitize my caps before putting them on? I am bottling my first batch tonight!!! :mug:

Just put my first hops in. I'm going with a pale ale for my first time. I used two types of grain and two types of hops. This is supposed to be a fool proof recipe, we'll see. :mug One question, how do I use the hydrometer?

Hi All! I've just joined the site because I am looking to get into home brewing. I have not yet brewed my first batch but am looking to have my first in the fermenter by October. This is the kit I am thinking about, it seems like it has everything I need. New Complete Home Brewing Kit -...