Recent content by Vekta

I don't quite get what you're saying. In a way it seems that you may be assuming something that is not the case. Just because I said I haven't had alcohol in a year doesn't mean that's why I brew it either or that I have a problem with it. Unless you meant something else. *shrugs*

I've been gone from HBT for a long time. I originally came here to learn a little about making beer and to find out if I could be successful at it. I did my reading, research and asked questions and gave it a try. My very first batch was a huge success. My family liked it and my friends took...

I would agree with that assessment. :D

What gets me is when I'm woken up at the crack of dawn because someone can't wait to get into the beer cooler. *willpower!* <------:mad:

To the dismay of many I know, I might forgo any alcohol after my current catch of ingredients are gone. :eek: This home brew was a lot of fun though, especially since it went so outrageously well for my first shot at it. I know my dad won't touch Kava. :D I will miss that nice IPA...

It was a 1 gallon batch. This was only a test batch. I might upgrade to a 3 gallon system after I run through it one or two more times. I don't drink a whole lot.

That info is already in the thread ma friend. You know it's funny. I had it in secondary for about a week...then I said "meh, screw it. I can mess with that later" *BOTTLED!* :D

:D That remains to be scene unfortunately. My dad has been overdoing it lately and it might become an issue. I might give my starter equipment to a friend of mine ( in photo) if he can't lay off.

It's a really simple recipe I came up with after doing some reading on here. 1 lb. Sparkling Amber DME .5 lb Light Munich .25 lb Carahell Saaz and Hallertau Mittelfruh hops .25 oz a piece I used US-05 to keep things simple there to. It came in at around 5.2% ABV I hit my OG spot on at 1.053...

My first brew was ready right on 4th of July. This brew could not have gone more textbook and turned out great. A couple of bottles were taken to my friends family dinner and it got a great reception there. Another friend of mine that was there popped up on AIM and show his appreciation...

It's been tough going with some of my friends. My girl friend says she just likes Budlight...just because.I think that's just because that's all she's had. A friend of mine says he likes Budlight Lime for the taste.:confused: A third has no sense of taste or any drive to expand his pallet. His...

I can't comment on most of that...since I just bottled my first batch myself. :) But There is a small chance that the cold water might do something you don't want if it wasn't clean, boiled water or bottled spring water. Other than that it'll probably be ok. Not ideal but not a fail either.

I shook the crap outa my bucket after sprinkling yeast in the wort and it worked just fine. You'll probably be ok.

I find the waiting part of brewing to be therapeutic. Sometimes I have nothing to do or think too much which doesn't help my anxiety.( don't take prescription medication for it) It's nice to just sit and wait and be aware of what you are doing, even when you're doing nothing.

Getting started can be really simple and still give you that feeling like you're doing something. I actually skipped kits and threw together my own very simple kit based on some that I saw. I don't recommend doing what I did but if you have any doubts getting into this, trust me it's worth it...