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I'll sign up, the odds be damned! :fro:

NB's Chinook IPA was the first kit that I was really happy with. I use the recipe as a starting point for things that I assemble myself now. :mug:

I asked for recipe advice here a while back, and Yooper responded. I am glad, glad, glad that I followed her advice! :mug:

May I be the first to say: "Berrrrr-wyyyyyn" :mug:

Welcome in! :mug:

Peace, and happy brewing! :mug:

If your cleaning/sanitization practices are sound, don't worry about it. I was concerned about the same thing at first, but over 15 batches in the same hop-smelling fermenter, and no problems. I've heard that leaving it in the sun may help with the lingering aroma, but just keep in mind that...

This one always gets ignored, but it's a great book: Homebrewing For Dummies by Marty Nachel. (Of course, musn't forget: "You, Yes You! Stand Still Laddie!! Palmer's book, Palmer's book, Palmer's book...) :mug:

Nice post. I have had nothing but excellent service with Northern Brewer. The beer world is awesome. NB is an integral part of my experience of that awesomeness! :mug:

I have never kegged, so I'll leave that part alone. I would advise a few things: Add the majority of your gold extract in the last few minutes of the boil, your color and flavor will benefit by doing so. Also, do not be impatient with the primary fermentation. Leave it in there until...

Congrats Alabama! :ban: And here's something interesting about Illinois' law that I didn't know... http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-beer-law-20130707,0,6048747.story

Welcome, Julia! :mug:

Good Luck! :mug:

Welcome, happy brewing!! :mug:

A co-worker wit esophogeal cancer had surgery that made the distance from his mouth to his stomach quite small, and can no longer tolerate carbonated anything. Twisted Tea works for him.