First Brew!

Discussion in 'Homebrewing' started by HoptimusPaul, Aug 27, 2017.

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  1. HoptimusPaul

    HoptimusPaul Initiate (0) Aug 26, 2017 Georgia

    I always wanted to brew beer for awhile and finally got a push. Made the American Pale Ale that came with my kit. I am on day one of fermentation and noticed a dark spot on my krausen. Should I be worried?
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  2. GormBrewhouse

    GormBrewhouse Pooh-Bah (2,111) Jun 24, 2015 Vermont
    Pooh-Bah

    No, looks good. Could be a glob of yeast or trub. Let it ferment.
     
  3. csurowiec

    csurowiec Initiate (0) Mar 7, 2010 Maryland

    Looks great. Welcome to this obsession umm I mean hobby :wink:
     
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  4. Prep8611

    Prep8611 Savant (1,208) Aug 22, 2014 New Jersey

    Looks great. Welcome to the hobby!
     
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  5. MostlyNorwegian

    MostlyNorwegian Pooh-Bah (2,236) Feb 5, 2013 Illinois
    Pooh-Bah

    Welcome to the world of staring at your carboy.
    Leave it be.
     
  6. PapaGoose03

    PapaGoose03 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,057) May 30, 2005 Michigan
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    Welcome to the BA site and to this wonderful hobby. You're good. Don't let that dark spot talk you into messing with your beer. It may have brothers and sisters before your fermentation is done. All is normal.
     
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  7. DrMindbender

    DrMindbender Initiate (0) Jul 13, 2014 South Carolina

    Welcome to the addiction! Dont micromanage your brews and you'll have less anxiety about them...the more you look at them, the more you will think something is wrong :wink: In most all situations, as long as you used good sanitation and proper procedures, you have nothing to worry about. Relax, have a homebrew and chill until you're ready for kegging/bottling!
    Cheers!
     
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  8. EvenMoreJesus

    EvenMoreJesus Initiate (0) Jun 8, 2017 Pennsylvania

    Apparently I've just come here to say "welcome" and like everyone else's post. I guess I can 7th the "you're just fine" sentiment, too, while I'm at it.
     
  9. HoptimusPaul

    HoptimusPaul Initiate (0) Aug 26, 2017 Georgia

    Thanks all! Everything is looking great now!
     
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