Recent content by stigs007

I appreciate it, thanks.

One thing I'm a little confused on still, what grade of SS should I be looking for? I take it 18/8 is better than 18/10?

I appreciate everyone's info. I'm very new to brewing, and gotta keep my expenses in check to some degree, which is what intrigued me about the pot for $12. I mean if it can server my purposes for a year or two, it might be worth it, then again if I can find something to last me long term it...

I was just at Wal-Mart, and saw a 16QT stainless steal pot for about $12 dollars, obviously this seems cheap and it's very light, so it must not be very thick, not sure if you can have just a stainless steel coating. They also had ones that were $50 and much heavier. Will the quality effect...

Thanks, that was one I was looking at.

Is there any particular brand people recommend? I was looking at one from Brewers Best or Midwest supplies. Just curious if anyone has had good or bad luck with them.

I'll check out Red Hook.

So inconsiderate.....

Just started brewing, and wanted to build up my inventory of pop top bottles, and was looking for a more affordable option. I know Michelob were top, but it's been a few years since I bought it. Anyone know off hand if they still are?

Thanks for the input. I think I'll use the twist off's I have and build up my pop top collection over time.

I've read they can be harder to cap, but are there any other issues with using twist off bottles?

Do I need to invest in a better brewing pot? I saw a pretty cheap one at Target, but I didn't know if the quality would affect things at all? Edit: Did some reading on the board and think I answered my own question.

Got it, I'm pretty sure I have all of that in the kit, thank you.

How difficult will it be to bottle from just one bucket? Should I invest in a bottling bucket?

Awesome. Thanks for the responses. My dad lives about 1 1/2 hours away so I wasn't very enthused about waiting, now I can hopefully start this weekend.