First time brewing without a kit

[CaptBrew8386]

I finally graduated from Mr. Beer kits!

Brewed this on Saturday! Yeast is hard at work. It will be a honey hefeweizen when it's done...I hope!

I'm completely paranoid that my sanitation wasn't up to par. And I find myself checking the carboy every few hours. I never thought I'd get so much enjoyment out of bubbles!

Here's hoping it turns out okay!

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[mrgrimm101]

I like to watch the bubbles too..and sniff airlocks..That looks like a nice, healthy krausen..

I'm curious why you have your blowoff hose attached to a siphon going into the bucket. I always run the hose straight into the bung (no airlock) and let the other end sit in a jug with some star san..maybe a couple liters worth.

 

[ProfessorWoland]

Well done!

 

[CaptBrew8386]

That came as a recommendation from the guy at my LHBS. I just said okay and went with it, haha

The bucket next to the carboy is filled with a star san solution.

Was worried Saturday night when I didn't see anything (I know that doesn't mean anything) but was pleasantly surprised Sunday morning!