I posted some questions first-time on 9/7, and got some helpful friendly advice, thanks. For the record, BrewDemon's American Prophecy Ale was my first attempt, 2 weeks in the fermenter (I know, but I had a hydrometer that said it was okay, but 3 weeks in the fermenter from now on anyway, I decided)...

I'm grateful for the input, gentlemen. So I guess wiser heads prevail: it's 3 weeks in the fermenter and 4 weeks in the bottle. I actually have a hydrometer on the way, when I learn how to use it maybe I'll be able to be more precise. To Brewbirds questions: has been 3 or 4 years since my last invol...

I need a little advice from you more experienced. I've made beer over the years, off-and-on, in 5 gallon batches, with moderate success. Got weary of waiting to boil, stirring frantically to avoid boil-over, waiting for cool-down (never had a wort cooler), lugging the fermenter out to the back porch...