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Homebrewing - What do I need
Posted on 7/9/14 at 12:38 pm
Posted on 7/9/14 at 12:38 pm
Looking to get into this. Excluding ingredients, what parts do I need to get the ball rolling? What're some good brands (if this actually matters) or websites to find this stuff
This seems like a fun thing to get into and just trying to see what it's gonna take
This seems like a fun thing to get into and just trying to see what it's gonna take
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Posted on 7/9/14 at 12:40 pm to WhistlinDixie15
Posted on 7/9/14 at 12:42 pm to kennypowers816
Why the kern... What'd i do wrong
This is posted somewhere isn't it... Dammit *goestosearch*
This is posted somewhere isn't it... Dammit *goestosearch*
This post was edited on 7/9/14 at 12:44 pm
Posted on 7/9/14 at 12:48 pm to WhistlinDixie15
Most homebrew stores have homebrewing starter kits they sell.
I started with something like this LINK and it quickly spiraled out of control from there.
If you have a good local homebrew store, spend the extra dollar or two and support those guys. The employees are typically a wealth of knowledge and can give a lot of great advice that will make you beer better.
ETA: First post in this thread has links to a ton of great homebrewing posts.
LINK
I started with something like this LINK and it quickly spiraled out of control from there.
If you have a good local homebrew store, spend the extra dollar or two and support those guys. The employees are typically a wealth of knowledge and can give a lot of great advice that will make you beer better.
ETA: First post in this thread has links to a ton of great homebrewing posts.
LINK
This post was edited on 7/9/14 at 12:49 pm
Posted on 7/9/14 at 12:52 pm to LSUGrad00
See this is what I was looking for :angrilylooksatkennypowers:
Thanks
hopefully I can start making some quality beer
Thanks
hopefully I can start making some quality beerPosted on 7/9/14 at 12:54 pm to WhistlinDixie15
sorry. I've asked a similar question in the big homebrew thread. There is good info in there. I was genuinely curious if you were going to get good responses to your post.
Posted on 7/9/14 at 1:07 pm to WhistlinDixie15
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What're some good brands (if this actually matters) or websites to find this stuff
Where are you located? If you have a local supplier, I think its always good to go with them as they are always more than willing to offer help.
Posted on 7/9/14 at 1:25 pm to WhistlinDixie15
quote:
Looking to get into this. Excluding ingredients, what parts do I need to get the ball rolling? What're some good brands (if this actually matters) or websites to find this stuff
This was my first kit.
LINK
Plus i bought a 5 gallon aluminum pot from a restaurant supply store.
This post was edited on 7/9/14 at 1:26 pm
Posted on 7/9/14 at 2:00 pm to Boudreaux35
I'm in Oxford... We have Joes Craft Beer so I'll probably check it out after work
Posted on 7/9/14 at 2:11 pm to WhistlinDixie15
quote:
I'm in Oxford... We have Joes Craft Beer so I'll probably check it out after work
If they don't have a good selection you have a couple of good choices ( Rebel Brewer and LA Homebrew) that are one day ground shipping.
That one day shipping comes in handy when you need something last minute and during the summer with liquid yeast.
Posted on 7/9/14 at 2:13 pm to LSUGrad00
Oh I'll definitely keep that in mind. Any recommendations on a good easy beer for my first time.
Posted on 7/9/14 at 2:13 pm to WhistlinDixie15
Since people have already pointed you towards local stores and online kits, I'll point out something else you'll need to make good beer: Patience. Making good beer doesn't happen overnight. Just relax, and have a commercial brew while you wait on your first batch to get going. Then as soon as your first batch is done, get going on the second. Pipelines are key to the obsession.
Posted on 7/9/14 at 2:18 pm to BottomlandBrew
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Then as soon as your first batch is done, get going on the second.
definitely.... You'll drink that first batch faster than you anticipate.
Have a second batch in the works while you are waiting on the first to carbonate in the bottles.
Posted on 7/9/14 at 2:19 pm to BottomlandBrew
What about temp regulation?
I have been very tempted to start brewing a little bit, but I was under the impression that I should look into getting a fridge or something to regulate my fermentation temps before I even start brewing.
If I wanted to just start small with a beginner kit and doing extracts, how important is regulating fermentation temperature at the beginning?
I have been very tempted to start brewing a little bit, but I was under the impression that I should look into getting a fridge or something to regulate my fermentation temps before I even start brewing.
If I wanted to just start small with a beginner kit and doing extracts, how important is regulating fermentation temperature at the beginning?
Posted on 7/9/14 at 2:23 pm to LSUGrad00
And also how pressurized do these tubs get. I live in an apt and don't want a seal to bust and leave me replacing Sheetrock/carpet
Posted on 7/9/14 at 2:23 pm to kennypowers816
quote:
What about temp regulation?
I have been very tempted to start brewing a little bit, but I was under the impression that I should look into getting a fridge or something to regulate my fermentation temps before I even start brewing.
If I wanted to just start small with a beginner kit and doing extracts, how important is regulating fermentation temperature at the beginning?
If you have a dark closet, and it stays about 70-73 degrees, then it's not vital when starting out. However, if you want a good way to start with temp controls, get an igloo cube ice chest. Fill it part way with cool water, and place your fermenter in there. Place some frozen 20 oz. coke bottles in the water to get the temp you are looking for, and alternate bottles every day. This is what i did to start out.
About 6-8 months in, i ended up buying a chest freezer from craig's list, and bought a temp controller. In the beginning, temp control isn't that important, unless you are trying to ferment an ale at 80 degree temperatures.
Posted on 7/9/14 at 2:24 pm to kennypowers816
It can make good beer better, but you can make good beer without it
What is the temp where you plan to store your beer while it is fermenting?
What is the temp where you plan to store your beer while it is fermenting?
Posted on 7/9/14 at 2:24 pm to kennypowers816
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What about temp regulation?
If you have a really cool dark place in your house that might stay down in the upper sixties you're probably alright.
That's all I did for my first few batches and then moved on to putting them in the guest bathtub full of cool water and swapping out frozen ice bottles occasionally to keep it in the 60's then moved on to a dorm fridge with a temp controller on it.
There are some styles that thrive in higher temp environments though such as saisons.
Posted on 7/9/14 at 2:26 pm to LoneStarTiger
Well right now, my only option is room temp in my apt (fluctuates between 70 and 78 depending on what time of day and if we are home or not).
Shouldn't ales be fermented in the 60s?
Shouldn't ales be fermented in the 60s?
Posted on 7/9/14 at 2:31 pm to kennypowers816
quote:
What about temp regulation?
Temp regulation can be as simple as placing your fermenter in a bucket of water and adding frozen bottles of water for the first 72 hours or so. Or alternatively you can brew with the season and choose beer/yeast combos that work well with ambient temperatures.
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