My last two batches were recipes that I tried to make myself. I used the recipe database to give me ideas.However I think I might be over doing it a bit becuase I'm averaging 4-5 LBs of specialty grain.My first recipe was a brown ale that we racked after 7 days this weekend and it was bitter and had a strong alcohol flavor. I only used 1.25 oz of k golding for bittering so I don't know why its so bitter. I'm sure the secondary will mellow it out but am I using to much grain? I forgot these are supposed to be partial brews so I'm using5-6 LBs of dry extract.