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Update. Okay, the beer was in the primary for 7 days. I racked the beer to the secondary this weekend. The kit called for an OG = 1.042 and FG = 1.011. I measured 1.052 and 1.015. The latter may decrease a little by bottling time. It looks like the 1/2lb molasses upped the SG around 9...

Well, I didn’t get around to brewing this past weekend and with all the helpful hints, I’m glad I put it off. It looks like molasses, while adding flavor, will thin the beer, which I want to avoid. Simple sugars such as this increase the alcohol content. Mashing flaked oats or barley will...

Thanks for the comments guys, I appreciate it! I'll consider your input and see where it leads, then post a follow up in a few weeks. Willy

This weekend I plan to brew an Irish Stout from a kit. I've brewed several of these before and always thought it was a little thin; without much body or weight. In light of that, in this batch I'm going to include Granulated Dark Molasses and additional Malto-dextrin. Have any of you done...

Mine is pretty primative: Mancave Brewery "Thinking Inside The Bottle" Willy

I've heard stories about big catfish around Bagnell Dam, but never saw any. I know that spring fishing for catfish on Truman Lake is a big draw. I tend to go to Bull Shoals when I can. Willy

I do as jwink does, but typically leave in the primary for only 5 to 7 days before racking to secondary. You could also rack to secondary at the height of the krausen or foam formation (3 or 4 days) and leave behind proteins and other residue that clouds the beer ( I've done this a few times...

Thanks guys. Willy

Hi J, I'm new to the board and just ran across your post. I have been using Avery 3/4" round labels and sticking them on the bottle caps. The white lable product number is 05408. They have colored labels as well. Bill

Hello All, I've been extract brewing from kits for about two years. I go off the beaten path on occasion and that leads to questions, so you'll be hearing from me from time to time. I may also have some input based on my experiences and so may be able to contribute as well. Looking...