Recent content by bravebrewer

Do you have any brewing software programs like Beersmith? That could help, a buddy of mine uses that to throw together recipes from his spare brewing parts.

That's cool that you have friends into the hobby. My friends just seem to enjoy helping with the consumption end and not the actual means of production.

Statesboro, Ga brewer here. There seems to be a great homebrew/craft brew culture in your area (North of Atlanta) that hasn't quite made it down to southern Georgia yet, unfortunately.

I've got the itch too. I haven't done a beer brew since September, however, I just did an Apfelwein. I enjoy brewing a lot, but you're right when you're busy it's tough to have a brew day. I had a funny tasting batch in September and I'm just trying to convince myself I'm still good enough to...

You followed my exact method. I now have 4 brews complete and an Apfelwein fermenting. Doing the research before hand is the only way to go if you're unlucky enough to not know someone personally that brews. I'm the only person within a 50 mile radius that brews, so this forum and youtube have...

12,365 + 5 = 12,370 Brewed 4/28/2009 Hesitant about doing another 5 gallons in a few weeks as this is not something I would normally drink, but I am going into this with an open mind after all the rave reviews.

I'd also like to use a chest freezer for fermentation. I need to find one first. I've been checking Craigslist in my area to get a relatively inexpensive used one. Next, I assume I'll have to purchase a temperature control unti, correct? Will they work for just about any type of fridge/freezer...