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It said nothing about multiple packs. Sounds like it was just a packaging error.

Don't know the weight, but the pack said it's good for up to 6 gallons.

The instructions just say to add yeast. Nothing about multiple packs. The airlock is already bubbling.

This is my first attempt at making wine. Subject pretty much says it all. My malbec-shiraz kit had two yeast packets in it. I pitched one tonight, but wondering if I should've pitched them both. Thanks!

Makes sense. Thanks!

So, for my first racking, I'll go with a 6.5, and then rack to 6?

I am planning to make my first wine kit this weekend, and it looks like I'll need to rack it twice. I bought a 7.9 gallon bucket for primary, and a 6 gallon glass carboy. I don't have another 6 gallon fermenter for my 2nd racking, so here's what I am considering: 1. Use a 6.5 gallon carboy...

@stratslinger, I don't see too many distributors around my area. @The_Cleveland_Brew_Shop, I'll be sure the kegs aren't missing any extra pieces. By picking them up locally, I am at least saving on shipping.

@iaefebs, nice google-fu :). I'll be sure to check that all kegs are in a good shape.

@stratslinger, the few places I called seemed kinda pissed of at the stupid question. @b-boy that's what I am trying.

I'll be picking them myself. I haven't found any online stores that have them that cheap. The ones that do are not clean, and need new seals. I am not in a hurry to build a kegerator, but don't want to pass up a decent deal.

I see that kegs are getting more and more expensive. I found a guy on craigslist willing to sell me 5 kegs for $225. Is that a good deal?

Brewed this in a bag, and hit the OG on the nose. The airlock is already bubbling. Can't wait to drink this.

@TheJasonT, thanks! What I've done in the past, is take my grain bag out, and sit it inside a colander over a pot. I sqeeze it from the top with a plate, and leave it alone. While my wort is coming up to a boil, I let the bag drain. Once it hits boiling, I just dump whatever came out from the...

I've only brewed in a bag a few times, and always used a BIAB recipe. I am bad with keeping notes, so I have no idea what my efficiency is. I need to set up an equipment profile in BeerSmith.

Should I scale the grain bill if I want to brew in a bag?

Local orchards are selling fresh cider. I have 5 lbs of honey that I need to use up. Can I make a batch of cyser that will be drinkable in time for christmas? I am looking to either make a 3 gallon batch, or a 5 gallon batch.

The beer is already bottled, so labeled commercial bottles are out of the question.

My parents are flying from the US to Ukraine, and then Belgium to visit some relatives. I'd like to give them some of my homebrew to take along. Has anyone packed homebrew in their checked luggage recently? Have you had any problems with TSA because of it?

Yes, I have the electric element on and the heat stick. After the wort comes to a boil, I can shut off the stove and still maintain a vigorous boil. This slows down my evaporation a bit.