Congrats Marc! I always brew heavy, then add water after the boil. Just keep in mind that upon cooling, the wort will have a smaller volume by 4%. Use the handy formula Vf*Gf = 0.96*Vi*Gi Where V is volume and G is Gravity. For example, if you have 4.5 gallons of 14 Plato wort and want the gravity to be 12: Vf = .96(4.5)(14)/12 = 5.04 gallons Top off to 5.04 in the kettle and you are good to go. David Berg Head Brewer, Bandana Brewery President, Minnesota Craft Brewer's Guild ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today!