Just brewed my first batch tonight!!!

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  1. robinsmv

    robinsmv Initiate (0) Jun 24, 2010 Florida

    What kind(s)?
     
    #21 robinsmv, Dec 3, 2012
  2. BreakingBad

    BreakingBad Initiate (0) Sep 17, 2012

    cascade, australian galexy, amirillo and centenial. Dry hopping with 1oz amirillo and 2oz citra
     
    #22 BreakingBad, Dec 3, 2012
  3. robinsmv

    robinsmv Initiate (0) Jun 24, 2010 Florida

    Yeah, you should be fine. Rdwhahb
     
    #23 robinsmv, Dec 3, 2012
  4. cmmcdonn

    cmmcdonn Initiate (0) Jun 21, 2009 Virginia

    Welcome to the hobby obsession. :wink:
     
    #24 cmmcdonn, Dec 3, 2012
  5. ventura78

    ventura78 Pundit (972) Nov 22, 2003 Massachusetts

    Time consuming is right, 815 am - 5 pm yesterday.
     
    #25 ventura78, Dec 3, 2012
  6. Mattreinitz

    Mattreinitz Initiate (0) Mar 1, 2012 New York

    At least you started in the morning, my first batch went from 8:30pm to 5am.
     
    #26 Mattreinitz, Dec 3, 2012
  7. JebediahScooter

    JebediahScooter Initiate (0) Sep 5, 2010 Vermont

    An IPA with a lot of hops and wheat is going to be hazy and murky. Embrace it and don't worry to much about clarity on your first beer.
     
    #27 JebediahScooter, Dec 4, 2012
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  8. BreakingBad

    BreakingBad Initiate (0) Sep 17, 2012

    I was gonna add some pectic enzyme because I put mangoes and pineapples pre boil and I didn't realize I wasn't supposed to till after it happened. Is that alright?
     
    #28 BreakingBad, Dec 4, 2012
  9. BreakingBad

    BreakingBad Initiate (0) Sep 17, 2012

    By the way it smells amazing
     
    #29 BreakingBad, Dec 4, 2012
  10. JebediahScooter

    JebediahScooter Initiate (0) Sep 5, 2010 Vermont

    Can't comment, never used fruit! If it smells good, tastes good, and doesn't make bottles explode, then it will be successful.
     
    #30 JebediahScooter, Dec 4, 2012
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  11. evantwomey

    evantwomey Initiate (0) Jan 1, 2008 North Carolina

    One of the wisest things I've ever seen posted on this site.
     
    #31 evantwomey, Dec 4, 2012
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  12. BreakingBad

    BreakingBad Initiate (0) Sep 17, 2012

    honestly this has been an awesome and very positive experience for me. I love how proactive it is. I loved running around and trying to find all these great beers but once i got them and drank them with friends it high was gone. I get so excited everytime i hear that airlock glug. I currently keep it right by my bed lol (I don't mind sleeping in 65-68degrees :slight_smile:).
     
    #32 BreakingBad, Dec 4, 2012
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  13. good_gracious

    good_gracious Initiate (0) Aug 19, 2012 Maryland

    Hey man I have to say, you really went for gold on your first one and I commend you for it. I didn't have the cojones to do something like that. Even if it isn't what you want this time it sounds like you're on your way to some good ones.

    Cheers amigo
     
    #33 good_gracious, Dec 4, 2012
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  14. BreakingBad

    BreakingBad Initiate (0) Sep 17, 2012

    thank you for the support! hopefully it turns out okay! I have my fingers crossed!
     
    #34 BreakingBad, Dec 4, 2012
  15. afrokaze

    afrokaze Pooh-Bah (1,962) Jun 12, 2009 Oregon
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    Never used gelatin or isinglass (sounds gross). Get some Irish moss next time (pretty cheap and goes a long way). Rehydrate it before the boil and add it in with about 10-15 mins left. This and cold crashing gave me a WAY clearer beer than my first batch, and it made me proud to see it in the glass looking amazing. Even if your beer is hoppy, let it sit in the fridge after bottling for a few weeks or longer. It's hard to do but you'll see a dramatic difference in flavor, aroma and appearance. Welcome to the obsession, cheers!
     
    #35 afrokaze, Dec 4, 2012
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  16. BreakingBad

    BreakingBad Initiate (0) Sep 17, 2012

    here is a video of it fermenting!!! I had to use a blow off tube cause it was going crazy!!

    that jug in there is full of star san
     
    #36 BreakingBad, Dec 4, 2012
  17. AlCaponeJunior

    AlCaponeJunior Grand Pooh-Bah (3,452) May 21, 2010 Texas
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    what's with all the duck tape?
     
    #37 AlCaponeJunior, Dec 4, 2012
  18. BreakingBad

    BreakingBad Initiate (0) Sep 17, 2012

    the bucket lid blew off cause of all the pressure, I sanitized it with star san and duck taped the hell out of it so it couldn't happen again.
     
    #38 BreakingBad, Dec 5, 2012
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