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    First time all grain (sort of)

    I have brewed many extract kits so far and a LHBS is doing something that sounded interesting. They are going to mash and lauter and provide 5 gallons of wort to take home and complete the boil. I thought this would be a good opportunity to try something different. This allows me to create my...
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    Carbonation issues

    Thanks for the advice. Will try stirring next time. My second kit was a 2 gallon that included the carb drops so hopefully those will be better. The first kit was only $20 so not a big loss if I only get a few drinkable bottles. I learned a lot throughout the whole process.
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    Carbonation issues

    Brewed my first batch (Beer Simply Beer IPA kit) and bottled it about 3 weeks ago. Tried a bottle after 2 weeks and it was flat so I waited another week and tried a few more. One was very good but another was still flat and yet another was way overcarbonated and undrinkable. I boiled the priming...
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    First timer worries

    I have a 5 gallon carboy that came with the kit I bought but I also have a 6.5 gallon. I may use the 5 gallon when I try the 2 gallon kit.
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    First timer worries

    I have resisted the urge to open the bucket. I shine a flashlight from behind the bucket to see what's happening inside. I am planning on a practice bottling session using water to get used to the equipment/process before actually doing the beer. My next batch will be a 2 gallon kit and will use...
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    First timer worries

    Brewed my first batch on Saturday. A Beer Simply Beer IPA kit. Wanted to try something inexpensive and basic for my first brew. Things went fairly well except I didn't aerate as well as I hoped and didn't re-hydrate the yeast before pitching. I did a lot of reading beforehand and was really...

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