fedjim1963 0 Posted August 31, 2011 Hi brewers! Today is day 9 of my first batch. Reading through these posts is getting a lot of information. Thanks for all the tips. I think I did everything right up to this point. The keg got shook a little in the earthquake! But still seems to be going. I can see floating things. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
texasbrewer0069 0 Posted August 31, 2011 Welcome ....if you haven't already read simple guidelines sticky at top of new brewers and faq category its well worthvreading... Keep brewing and posting Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yankeedag 24 Posted August 31, 2011 :borg: Welcome to the BeerBorg Information Center. You will be Assimilated. Resistance is Qutie futile: WE have Beer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
packerduf 2 Posted August 31, 2011 Welcome aBorg fedjim!!! :chug: ...and good luck with the brew! :cheers: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Screwy Brewer 61 Posted August 31, 2011 fedjim1963, welcome aboard The Obsession hope you enjoy the ride![img size=300]http://static.funpic.hu/_files/pictures/630/41/19/31941.jpg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricewing 0 Posted August 31, 2011 Welcome to the obsession. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chuck N ™ 366 Posted August 31, 2011 Welcome, Fedjim! Enjoy the beer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GWCR 0 Posted August 31, 2011 Welcome to the obsession! Let us know how the brew turns out! :chug: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeffrey Sp8 0 Posted August 31, 2011 Welcome fedjim1963 on day 9 of your first batch this is just a start it gets better by the day read the simple guidelines under categories and if you have any questions just ask :stout: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DerekTC 0 Posted August 31, 2011 Welcome and good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FedoraDave 4 Posted August 31, 2011 Good to see we haven't reached our "new guy" quota yet.I guess because there isn't one.Welcome! Brew a lot and post often! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sham Addams 0 Posted August 31, 2011 Welcome fedjim1963! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BugLaden 1 Posted September 1, 2011 Welcome neighbor! You've started a most excellent hobby. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christ872 1 Posted September 1, 2011 fedjim1963~Hey, welcome. I think you'll really like things around here. Loved your avatar. It reminds me of happy times.So, tell us a bit about what you are trying to make? I don't think I got that from your post.What HME are you using? Are you doing a standard brew or are you trying one of the bigger recipes? Are you using the standard Mr. Beer ingredients or did you try new stuff?When I first got here I did the basics with all the Mr. Beer ingredients. Now, I have a whole collection fo the Mr. Beer yeast sitting in the corner like a bad 3rd grader while I use the S-05 yeast.Definitely a fun board to come and share and get to know eople and different beer stuff. Welcome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yankeedag 24 Posted September 1, 2011 nothing wrong with the Fromunder yeast, as long as you have 3 of them.... just sayin' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian1179 0 Posted September 1, 2011 all has been stated so..... welcome to the borg fedjim1963 :cheers: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slick2887 0 Posted September 1, 2011 Welcome aboard! :barman: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rusty Old Hammer 0 Posted September 3, 2011 welcome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
berryman 26 Posted September 3, 2011 I can't say anymore then what was said above, but WELCOME to the board. It's a fun ride. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fedjim1963 0 Posted September 5, 2011 my first batch is 2 weeks in LBK. Just tasted and tastes ok but it is cloudy. This is the pale ale that came with the kit. Is the cloudiness ok, or should I wait? Some particles floating on sides of top. Thanks for any reply! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fedjim1963 0 Posted September 5, 2011 Thanks! Just doing the pale ale that came with the kit. From this site I am hearing about tons of different approaches. I would like to get the basics right at first, then try some other things. The wait has me seriously considering a second keg already! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inkleg 0 Posted September 5, 2011 Welcome! New here myself, but have learned a TON of information from those who have come before me. Seems like all set their pride aside to help everyone make good beer. Their wins and failures are posted here for all to learn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian1179 0 Posted September 6, 2011 that must be the west coast pale ale. if you taste it and it tastes like flat beer with out sweetness, you should be good to bottle. let it sit in the bottles for 4 weeks to carb and condition, however, like most new folks it can be hard to wait that long so put one in the fridge at 3 weeks and let it cool for a couple of days and drink it. take notes, because when it is time to put the rest in the fridge, you will want to compare and see for yourself what patients will do for your beer.also, when you get the chance, buy a couple of hydrometers like thesehttp://www.mrbeer.com/product-exec/product_id/932/nm/Hydrometer_10_Sample_Tube1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
