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New to Homebrewing. Few Questions?
Posted on 12/26/13 at 3:13 pm
Posted on 12/26/13 at 3:13 pm
My sister gave me a homebrewing kit for my graduation present. The kit includes everything but an ingredient kit, bottles, thermometer, and a brew pot. Where can i find these things in Baton Rouge? Also, i know there is a thread about different recipes and all that. But, can someone give me some tips on what to do and maybe a beginners guide on ingredients? Thanks.
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Posted on 12/26/13 at 3:18 pm to GeauxTime9
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The kit includes everything but an ingredient kit, bottles, thermometer, and a brew pot.
Most people have crawfish boiling pots or turkey frying pots that can be used with a propane burner.
Thermometer can be found at target or something similar. Digital helps.
Bottles can be recycled from what you already drink if they're not the screw cap style bottles or can be purchased at LA Homebrew or Cubans if you're in BR.
Ingredients can be purchased at those places as well or over the internet from AustinHomebrew or Morebeer.com or Northernbrewer.com You'll probably want to start out with extract kits.
Posted on 12/26/13 at 3:21 pm to GeauxTime9
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everything but an ingredient kit, bottles, thermometer, and a brew pot.
So what did you get ?
Posted on 12/26/13 at 3:35 pm to GrammarKnotsi
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So what did you get ?
A kit that didn't include that stuff arse wipe. I was thankful to get it for graduation. Hope you have a better day.
Posted on 12/26/13 at 3:39 pm to GeauxTime9
Too bad Red White and Brew isn't still open. It was a treasure trove for home brewers.
Posted on 12/26/13 at 3:53 pm to Degas
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But, can someone give me some tips on what to do and maybe a beginners guide on ingredients? Thanks.
I recommend 'How To Brew' by John Palmer to all new brewers. John keeps a free copy of the first edition online at howtobrew.com.
As far as ingredients; I'd suggest stopping by LA Homebrew or Cuban's and picking up a kit or letting them build you one based on your taste in beer.
Be sure and let them know you're a first time brewer, maybe bring them a picture of the kit you received, and they should be able to get you started off on the right foot.
Good luck!
Posted on 12/26/13 at 3:54 pm to GeauxTime9
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Posted by GeauxTime9
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So what did you get ?
A kit that didn't include that stuff arse wipe.
It was a legitimate question..You said you got "a kit" but it seems like you didn't get anything one would normally come with.
Posted on 12/26/13 at 4:06 pm to GrammarKnotsi
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It was a legitimate question..You said you got "a kit" but it seems like you didn't get anything one would normally come with.
Most kits dont come with a brew kettle. Surprised about the thermometer not being included but still.
I'd assume he got 2 fermenters (one being a bottler), some tubing, a siphon, a bottler, maybe a cleaning brush and maybe some bottle tops.
Posted on 12/26/13 at 4:06 pm to GrammarKnotsi
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It was a legitimate question..You said you got "a kit" but it seems like you didn't get anything one would normally come with.
Most homebrewing starter kits don't come with a boil kettle, bottles, a thermometer, or an ingredient kit.
All of that stuff is typically sold separately or available as an add on to a 'base/standard' kit.
Posted on 12/26/13 at 4:08 pm to LSUGrad00
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Just get a kit from Austinhomebrew. Pick extract.
brew kettle
This kettle and burner would be good if you need the burner. Otherwise just get a turkey pot. They are inexpensive and perfect for 5 gallon batches
Just get a kit from Austinhomebrew. Pick extract.
brew kettle
This kettle and burner would be good if you need the burner. Otherwise just get a turkey pot. They are inexpensive and perfect for 5 gallon batches
Posted on 12/26/13 at 4:08 pm to SouthOfSouth
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Surprised about the thermometer not being included but still.
If it was an all grain kit I would be surprised at the lack of a thermometer, but with extract brewing all you really need to know is when the water/wort is boiling.
Posted on 12/26/13 at 4:10 pm to LSUGrad00
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If it was an all grain kit I would be surprised at the lack of a thermometer, but with extract brewing all you really need to know is when the water/wort is boiling.
Still should have one to make sure you pitch yeast at reasonable temperature.
Posted on 12/26/13 at 4:15 pm to GeauxTime9
Posted on 12/26/13 at 4:19 pm to SouthOfSouth
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Still should have one to make sure you pitch yeast at reasonable temperature.
True, I think my kit came with those little aquarium style sticker thermometers that go outside of the buckets. They weren't ideal, but it worked.
They probably don't include those items in the kits so they can keep costs down and bc all of those items are available to most people at their closest walmart / target.
Posted on 12/26/13 at 5:11 pm to GeauxTime9
Welcome to the club.
I know a little about brewing from helping a friend, but I just got my first kit last week from a local homebrew shop. Sounds like my kit is just like yours and for beginner extract beers, the only thing extra you need is some bottles.
If you are into drinking the 22oz beers I suggest you start saving those. I already know from experience that filling 48 small bottles and washing them is a pain.
I think with the extract brewing you are fine with a large pot on the stove.
I know a little about brewing from helping a friend, but I just got my first kit last week from a local homebrew shop. Sounds like my kit is just like yours and for beginner extract beers, the only thing extra you need is some bottles.
If you are into drinking the 22oz beers I suggest you start saving those. I already know from experience that filling 48 small bottles and washing them is a pain.
I think with the extract brewing you are fine with a large pot on the stove.
Posted on 12/26/13 at 6:29 pm to Degas
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Too bad Red White and Brew isn't still open. It was a treasure trove for home brewers.
The store in Hammond?
Posted on 12/26/13 at 6:37 pm to GeauxTime9
Go to a restaurant supply store for a brew pot. How to Brew by Palmer is the book you need. Go to la Homebrew off of pecue or Cuban liquor for other equipment like a hydrometer, airlock, etc.
LA Homebrew for ingredients
LA Homebrew for ingredients
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