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Oh wow.... is there a chance I can talk to you more about this diastatic yeast and glucoamylase enzyme when I get to brew here in a few weeks? I'm looking to do an Amber Ale when for my first go!

That's fair. I was just attributing carbs to my diet. So it's the sugars I need to be worried about - got it! Any extracts that you can think of that'll help me brew with less sugar, per se?

Hi Folks, I imagine this has been asked before, but I wonder if any keto-friendly extracts out there will yield a low-carb count. I'm keto and like to indulge from time to time, so I figured I'd see if folks know of any solid choices to brew. Also, is there a way to measure the carb count of...

Ahhh, okay. I just asked @camonick how you would customize or create your own recipes... but this makes sense. @redrocker652002 since you're still a pretty new brewer when do you think you'll venture into unknown territories regarding recipes?

Yeah, I just did exactly as you said and I totally see what you mean. Another dumb question: how do folks make their own recipes then?

Ahh, Okay! So Water Hose -> Wort Chiller is fine. I was ready to be super anal about sanitation but that totally makes sense. Thanks!

Yeahhh, I'm just a bit frightened by propane. Always been afraid the flame would some how back fill through the hose and blow me up. I know... silly fear but I'll be waiting on propane for a bit. Plus I bought a house in a HOA neighborhood (first time homebuyer, thought it was the best way to go...

But I figured since extract is pretty "set in stone" there isn't room for creativity. PLEASE correct me if im wrong. I figured all-grain is when you can really fine-tune the recipe.

Right but I figured being sanitary is massive and I didn't know if that portion that connects to the hose would be a good idea. Especially if my house outside all day. lol So is this what most folks that do garage brewing who don't have utility sinks do?

See this is my biggest dilemma. I don't have a water source out in my garage except for outside of the garage (a garden hose). So I need to think if a garden hose would be sanitary enough to attach to my wort chiller (I'm leaning towards no). Chance are I'll have to do something similar to you...

Yeah, I noticed most of the folks that have the deluxe/premium starter kit from Morebeer still use most of it. Another reason why I am leaning to go with one of these versus the premium electric starter kit. I want to be able to upgrade to all-grain fairly easy. How do you like all-grain/BIAB vs...

Yeah, I think at first one ferm a month would be good for me. I would LOVVVEEE to have a full keg system with 2 or 3 beers on tap. Have friends over, drink some of MY beers. I can't wait til I'm at that point. I'm really excited to get to all-grain though. I feel like that's when my creativity...

I agree. I feel like that's exactly where I should be as a beginner. Learning the basics. Controlling temps. "babying" my brew if you will. This is totally a weekend ordeal and I want to experience every bit of this process manually. I'll think about the electric set up, but I def leaning to the...

I agree with both of you @redrocker652002 and @CascadesBrewer . The all-in-one may be something geared to folks who KNOW they like brewing and want a bit more streamlined set up. I do like the fact that with a good ole kettle I have to control the fire and all that stuff. It's an experience I...

I'm gonna look this method up on YouTube. I'm pretty confused and I apologize for my naivety.

You make a fair point. I don't want to bite off more than I can swallow. Starting small, recognizing pain points and buying items to advance my brew setup. Baby steps right? But I think that first brew experience should steer what I grab next for my set up. Let me also look into this Anvil...

Wow, @DollarStoreChili - thats actually really solid advice and honestly, I never even thought of this. I won't lie I have been leaning on the kits to give me everything I need. I admit that. I need to do more research the find out what I actually need. This way I can put together my own custom...

This is true. That could be a solid entry point for me. Maybe I'll give mead a go first. But I do like some of the complexities of beer. It feels more... "science-y" to me lol. Quite honestly, when I get my home brew up and running - I plan on fermenting something new every few weeks. I know...

You're a monster. But probably also working with propane before me. I don't like dealing with flames unless I'm searing a steak lol I do a lot of meat smoking too. I think I'll get into propane in the future like I said before though :) Now, THAT sounds like some interesting cider. Let me know...

That's definitely a future venture. I'd love to get into mead and cider and although they are easier, I'd love to dive into beer first. Mead would definitely be my next go-to once I felt like I've got a decent hang on beer mechanics!