I am close to getting ready to do my first all grain recipe and have been having a discussion with a friend about which is better to do. I like the Step method but he thinks the infusion is better. And can you do the Infusion with just keeping the brew pot at 151 or do you need to use another...
When you mill your own grains how fine do you want it? I have an old style cast iron grind mill and have been playing with the settings. I have it set where when I run through some sunflower seeds I can see little pieces of the shell but most of it looks like powder, is that to much?
This is going to me my first all-gain brew. As i understand it, I bring the mash up to 122 for 30 min, than to 150 for 20-30 min, than up to 158 for 10 min. Is this the normal process? I am going to use the step method for mashing.
This is going to me my first all-gain brew. As i understand it, I bring the mash up to 122 for 30 min, than to 150 for 20-30 min, than up to 158 for 10 min. What do you suggest?
Hate to sound dumb but I think I need to be stepped through it. With the kits you put the first grains in and steeped for 30 min. than brought it to a boil and added the rest of the grains to boil for an hour. Not sure what to do with what in this recipe.
I have been brewing kits for just over a year and have decided to try a recipe from the site. I am looking at Dark Belgian Trappist Style Ale and I understand all the ingredients I need but need help with step by step brewing instructions. I got spoiled with the kits and don't want to make a...
Does anyone know of a Home Brewing store in East Texas (ie Tyler or Longview). I really don't want to have to make a trip to Dallas everytime I need a little something.
I am almost ready to bottle my first brew and am wondering what is the best bottles to use. I am looking at flip top bottles and really can't find a great price for them.