Recent content by betho

Thanks, everyone! We are sitting still and waiting at the moment. Not sure I mentioned originally that I am using a kit for this pale ale. The idea for the secondary came from the recipe (as an option), things I have read, and the shop owner who I have been talking to quite a bit. I'm feeling a...

Late Friday evening (11:00) we finished and cooled the wort to 70 just like the instructions said. Topped off the primary bucket with 70* water and then sprinkled the packet of dry yeast over the wort. We are using a kit from our local brew shop. Stirred the yeast in, sealed the bucket, set he...

Well, excitement ensues here. Bought some nice equipment this afternoon as well as a good pale ale kit. Got started brewing it and it is now in its primary happily fermenting away. I was relieved when our OG reading was right on target (worry wart here). We are excited to get to the next step...

I appreciate all of the replies! I can't wait to get to the homebrew store - probably not until tomorrow. I'm hoping to get started this weekend. I've been reading tons and probably will read tons more before the weekend. I'll keep y'all posted! :mug:

I plan on going to my local homebrew store later this week to look into the equipment to get started. I'm a little overwhelmed, but trust the people at this shop. Any tips or special things I should look for? I am starting from scratch and a true newbie. Thanks! Beth

I'm a newbie here - love the site, Andy! I forget the name of the poster, but I especially love the Grand P.A. label! Very clever idea! B