Recent content by johnallent

Oh one final question-- I did my OG reading before adding the 3 gallons of distilled water to top it up to 5 gallons (n00b mistake). Is it important to read it again now or just check it in two weeks and look for the same reading across a few days?

Awesome, thanks for all of the fast replies. I've already checked on my baby 10 times today and even given it a name (My Little Pony IPA). I'll try to relax and let it be for now. Really appreciate it!

Hi, Just started my first batch of home brew yesterday and am now 14 hours into primary fermentation, using a glass carboy. Maybe I'm just freaking out and shouldn't worry, but I'm seeing these colored specks this morning and am not sure if those are just hop sediments rising to the top or...