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Was an extract kit. The kit did not give an FG reading; just an OG of 1.052. More curious than anything. Before bottling, tasted some. Wasn't too bad. We'll see how it comes out carbonated. Also based on the threads below, sounds as if some get pretty technical, down to the temp on when to...

Fellas, Pretty new to the homebrew world, where still figuring out what works...and what doesn't. Question on OG Readings: Latest batch was a St. Paul Porter from NB. Recipe noted an OG Reading of 1.052; with a fermentation time of 6 weeks. Calls for 1-2 wks in Primary; 2-4 wks in...

Thanks for the help...!!!

So when racking, just do my best to keep it floating on top, and out of the siphon? Just took a gravity reading. Was between 1.01 and 1.02.

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The reading when I took it (1 day before adding the hops) was 1.02. That was on 4/8. I'll post a pic...

Yes, a thick cap. The krausen then? I took a reading a couple times, before I added the hops, and there was no thick cap at that time, and must have sunk. I have not take once since adding the hops.

So, my batch has been in my primary fermenter now for rougly 3 wks. 7 days ago, I added some hops to the beer. So now, I am thinking I will bottle in a day or so, however, the thick cap has not sunk to the bottom. Is it supposed to before I try and move the beer to my bottling bucket? Or can...

Once "primary" fermentation ends, and gravity readings are stable, is there any harm for the beer to sit in the PF bucket, before getting bottled? In other words: what is taking place during this time?

so I am a newbie in homebrewing. what are some of the better mail order sites that you can order kits from?

So I am in the process of brewing only my 2nd batch (NB Surly Furious), where it calls for hops to be added during seconday fermentation. I only have a single fermentation bucket, so I plan on keeping the brew in the bucket for an additional 1-2 wks. Question - is there an "ideal" time to...

I had fermentation & carbonation on my 1st batch...and it tasted pretty good. So all in all, pretty pleased. The batch I brewed was NB Phat Tyre, and seeing as how this is my first batch, and I know what the original tastes like, I'm more or less curious what might be contributing to the...

Hey all. So I just brewed my first batch of brew this past month, and when transferring from the fermenter to the bottles, I forgot to take my FG reading. Can I still take this reading by popping open a bottle, and taking the reading once its been bottled & carbonated? And a second question...