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Do I have to condition my new 20 quart stainless steel brew kettle?

I always wanted to try making beer and I thought the time was right. Received the Mr Beer kit as a gift.

What would be a general bleach to water ratio for getting the stains out of my plastic fermentor? 1 Tablespoon per gallon?

When I watched this particular video, he was using a ladle to move the wort from the brew pot to the fermenter. It was kind of a slow spooning method.

What is hot side aeration?

But his liver lives on and on...

I saw a video on home brewing by Samual Adams. He (not Sam himself) spooned the hot wort into the fermenter that had two chunks of ice that were from 2 frozen gallon jugs of purified water. I have also seen in a book on placing the brew kettle in a tub of ice or cold water. Which technique is...

Thanks Brad. I am brand new to this, just joined the forum today. Gus

Can I use my 30 quart enamel canning kettle as a brew pot? Or do I have to purchase a 20 Quart stainless stock pot? Gus

Any local home brewers here? Didn't beer make Milwaukee famous?:mug:

:ban: I just typed in home brew forums at Yahoo, and here I am...it's magically delicious. Gus

I am brand new to this hobby. I have canned pickles, tomatoes, brussel sprouts, home made kraut, dillybeans, and stuff. I figure if I can make that, why not beer? Could anyone steer me into where to buy supplies, best online place, what kind of starter kit to buy?.... Gus