1. Don't fvck up
2. When you DO fvck up, don't panic
3. Don't fvck up again
4. Repeat (2)
Even if you don't care to admit it to this forum later, something will go wrong. It will most likely be minor. Just try and relax and don't try to be perfect.
Your most likely problem will be that you don't hit your mash temps dead on. Don't sweat this too much. You have up to 10 minutes to make adjustments, and even then a couple of degrees either way will not make the FBI come and destroy your equipment. Always remember that you are having fun, even when it seems like you are not.
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Why do they never tell you they are a guy until AFTER you put your hand up their skirt?
Have EVERYTHING ready and set to go. Go over the brew process in a dry run. Think of everything that you will need and have it ready to go. I brew outside and for my first couple of brews I spent more time running back into the house to get things.
Take good notes and even if you don't hit your numbers your beer will still taste good. I totally messed up my first all grain and it STILL tasted really good.
Be ready for it to take way longer than you expect. So don't try and rush things. If you've gotten everything set up and ready beforehand it will be a smooth day with plenty of time in between steps so you can clean up/prep as you go.
Great day. 80% efficiency, hit my temps, and have the primary bubbling away as we speak. When I got it into the primary, I thought about starting with only grain, water, hops and yeast, and had the urge to yell "I made beer!"
Even if you don't care to admit it to this forum later, something will go wrong. It will most likely be minor. Just try and relax and don't try to be perfect.
I had a fvck up on my first AG brew last saturday but I'm not admitting it until I find out if it made a difference or not
Don't spill boiling water on your foot during your maiden voyage like I did
Ugh, I did this two days ago while cooking. I'm still limping around with a bandage on my foot and probably wont be able to wear sandals for a week or two.
Ugh, I did this two days ago while cooking. I'm still limping around with a bandage on my foot and probably wont be able to wear sandals for a week or two.
Mine has healed enough on day 6 that it actually doesn't hurt to walk on it but I still can't wear regular shoes yet. I would post a photo of it but its too gross looking to put up here... lol
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