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I was thinking of doing something similar to this, although not as high in ABV. I'm shooting for around 9%. I was also going to throw some vanilla beans and oak cubes into the secondary. I assume the 2 different kinds of yeast is for flavor, and to help attain that high 14% plus you're...

I discovered what I did, and it's rather embarassing. I was looking at the wrong side of the hydrometer. I rotated it around and got 1.086.... much better. Thanks for the help!

Sorry, again, I'm new to this. But I thought steeping was a process of partial mash brewing??? So you think I'm safe to pop the lid and take another reading? My grain bill was: 1 lb 2-row 1/2 lb carapils 1/2 lb white wheat 3/4 lb coffee malt 2/3 lb black patent 2/3 lb choc...

I'm still fairly new at this hobby, but I've brewed enough batches with more experienced buddies, to where I feel that I have a fairly good grasp of the process. I flew solo last night for the first time ever. So, I think I may have taken an inaccurate reading from my hydrometer when I pitched...

Awesome. Thanks for the help. Also, for a 5 gallon batch, how much would you suggest? 1oz or 2?

My brother and I are very new to homebrewing, and we just brewed a clone of Dogfish Head's Indian Brown Ale. We were going to add some cacao nibs in the secondary that I ordered off morebeer.com. I just got them and they basically look like ground up chocolate chips. Is there anything I need...