1) I brew mine from 24-48 hours depending on temp. A good "head" on the brew is a good indication it's ready (i read this on the internet.. it MUST be true) In winter when temps are low it takes longer to brew.

2) I use 1 Tbs per gallon of water.

3) Some strain it after, some put it in cheese cloth, some use panty hose. I use a pool screen bucket with a painters net bag used for airless sprayers. To each his own.
If i'm not spraying it... sometimes i just dump the VC right into the brew and stir it up every few hours.

--chris

It's good to know I'm not too far off from
how you're doing it.
I put less molasses in than you do,
but I will add more after the 1st 24 hours.

How often do you apply tea?
I usually apply it every other week.

I use my tea for everything. Foliar for the yard and garden as as a soil soak for the garden so I brew 5 gallons a week at least.

What can i say.. i'm addicted.

--chris