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Thanks everyone. The oil may be from my cleaner. I used dish detergent that was unscented/undyed organic stuff. I have been using PBW instead recently. This is my second batch and tastes much better out of the fermenter. My first batch had a somewhat chemically taste that is absent in this...

Good that is what I was going for! Thanks for the peace of mind, I only had one other data point. Sent from my iPhone using Home Brew

Last time didn't have so much flat accumulation (flocculation?). Going to continue bottling but if any reassurance could be given is appreciate it. :) INB4 - it's ruined, send it to me for inspection Sent from my iPhone using Home Brew

Thank you for all the input. I'll use my wand and see how it goes on this batch!

I am sitting in a hotel room dreaming of bottling my first batch when I get home. However, I bought 22oz bottles instead off using 12oz. Palmers book recommends filling to within 3/4" but I am assuming that is for a 12oz bottle. Is it the same for a 22oz? Thank you in advance for the advice.

Well, it may end up waiting regardless as I realized the other day that I don't have any bottlecaps. Shipping estimate is December 17th... even though I got two day shipping from Amazon (marketplace item). However, there is some value to me in saying "Yes, I made a brew that is drinkable and...

Thank you all for the tips and encouragement. @ElJefeBrews - I just left the fermentation bucket in the basement. I took a couple air temp readings down there and it seemed to stay around 62-67 throughout the first fee days. I could certainly do something more but I wanted to limit my...

This is my first post. I just wanted to stop in and say hello. I've lurked a bit but made a username today. I brewed up an ingredient kit (Big Ben Pale Ale) 15 days ago, using a kit that I bought from Midwest Supplies (two 5 gallon buckets, glass carboy, various other supporting...