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Good to know we should be ok, thanks guys. I agree with the idea of just letting it sit for the two to three weeks and not even bothering with taking readings. Seems like popping it open is just asking for potential trouble, especially since we are first-timers.

Nothing wrong with more alcohol! Theoretically, is there anything that could go wrong from adding too much sugar? You can't kill the yeast by adding too much, can you? She's got a hydrometer, I'll make sure she's actually using it. I know she took a preliminary reading, so we should be ok...

First timer here - never done this before. My wife wanted a brewing kit for her B-day, so I hooked her up. It was to be her project. We got a pale ale kit for the first run. I studied the process a bit, and I believe I understand all the basics. Too bad she didn't. :( She did everything fine...