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Date: 18 Jun 2006 01:27:18
From: User3247
Subject: Getting started with Mr. Beer
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I recently accquired a Mr. Beer system, one of the small 8.5 quart ones.
After realizing that the extract that came with it was 3 years past the
expiration, I visited a brewing supply shop. The proprietor told me I could
use a Coopers kit in my Mr. Beer, and told me to just use the extract (the
entire 3.3lb can) and the yeast, and not to add any sugar or UME as it
states in the directions. So this morning I cleaned and sanitized
everything, followed the directions given me. Now, less than 12 hours
later, my dark ale is happily fermenting away, and is blowing large amounts
of foam out from under the lid. Should I have not used the entire packet of
yeast provided, or is it actually supposed to behave in that manner?
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Date: 17 Jun 2006 18:40:00
From: yjarray
Subject: Re: Getting started with Mr. Beer
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User3247 wrote:
> I recently accquired a Mr. Beer system, one of the small 8.5 quart ones.
> After realizing that the extract that came with it was 3 years past the
> expiration, I visited a brewing supply shop. The proprietor told me I could
> use a Coopers kit in my Mr. Beer, and told me to just use the extract (the
> entire 3.3lb can) and the yeast, and not to add any sugar or UME as it
> states in the directions. So this morning I cleaned and sanitized
> everything, followed the directions given me. Now, less than 12 hours
> later, my dark ale is happily fermenting away, and is blowing large amounts
> of foam out from under the lid. Should I have not used the entire packet of
> yeast provided, or is it actually supposed to behave in that manner?
Some yeasts, such as Scottish Ale yeast tend to do that. Don't worry,
it's normal.
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Date: 18 Jun 2006 01:54:29
From: User3247
Subject: Re: Getting started with Mr. Beer
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"yjarray" <yjarray@mytrashmail.com > wrote:
> Some yeasts, such as Scottish Ale yeast tend to do that. Don't worry,
> it's normal.
Thanks for the answer. If the beer turns out decent I'll continue to use
the Mr. Beer in that manner, as for now I'd like to stick to smaller
batches. Some day when I have more time to invest in the hobby I'll upgrade
to real equipment.
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Date: 18 Jun 2006 10:25:09
From: Gerard Eberlein
Subject: Re: Getting started with Mr. Beer
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"User3247" <user3247@yahoo.com > wrote in message
news:Xns97E5DEC55D5C932471863987639873@news.teranews.net...
> "yjarray" <yjarray@mytrashmail.com> wrote:
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Some day when I have more time to invest in the hobby I'll upgrade
> to real equipment.
Yea if the bug bites you like it has me you'll be thing 10 gallon batches
soon, lol.
Gerard
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Date: 18 Jun 2006 07:17:10
From: mlanoue@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: Getting started with Mr. Beer
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If you're like me, that some day will probably come after about three
batches!
User3247 wrote:
> "yjarray" <yjarray@mytrashmail.com> wrote:
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> > Some yeasts, such as Scottish Ale yeast tend to do that. Don't worry,
> > it's normal.
>
> Thanks for the answer. If the beer turns out decent I'll continue to use
> the Mr. Beer in that manner, as for now I'd like to stick to smaller
> batches. Some day when I have more time to invest in the hobby I'll upgrade
> to real equipment.
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