ongreystreet
Well-Known Member
I am preparing for my first Brew sometime after Christmas (when the rest of my goodies arrive). Here's what I got going so far, any suggestions would be appreciated.
Gear:
I am getting this kit for the holidays,
http://morebeer.com/view_product/15910/102142/Personal_Home_Brewery_#2_-_Deluxe
I e-mailed them and they said the better bottle is plastic 6 gallon carboy.
I've read the beginner and intermediate sections of "The Joy of Homebrewing"
Bought dented 5 gallon stainless steel kettle at Ollie's for $6 (still cleanable despite dent)
48 fat boy bottles from MD Homebrew in Columbia (also going to be a gift)
I am also planing on buying some SanStar from MDHB.
Ingredients:
Brewer's Best IPA Kit (I will buy from MDHB)
Irish Moss (I will buy from MDHB)
I am going to try and make things as simple as can be on myself, although I am not afraid to mix things up a bit on my first batch. I will be adding the Irish Moss which seems pretty fool proof and commonly used. I'll take any suggestions for adding a little bit more hop flavor/aroma to this probably already hoppy recipe. I won't mind experimenting a bit the first time around as long as it doesn't require risking my sanitation. I am going to keep grains/hops in bags as instructed to avoid straining. I'll make sure to also consult the Homebrew shop in person for their advice.
Let me know what you think, thanks.
Gear:
I am getting this kit for the holidays,
http://morebeer.com/view_product/15910/102142/Personal_Home_Brewery_#2_-_Deluxe
I e-mailed them and they said the better bottle is plastic 6 gallon carboy.
I've read the beginner and intermediate sections of "The Joy of Homebrewing"
Bought dented 5 gallon stainless steel kettle at Ollie's for $6 (still cleanable despite dent)
48 fat boy bottles from MD Homebrew in Columbia (also going to be a gift)
I am also planing on buying some SanStar from MDHB.
Ingredients:
Brewer's Best IPA Kit (I will buy from MDHB)
Irish Moss (I will buy from MDHB)
I am going to try and make things as simple as can be on myself, although I am not afraid to mix things up a bit on my first batch. I will be adding the Irish Moss which seems pretty fool proof and commonly used. I'll take any suggestions for adding a little bit more hop flavor/aroma to this probably already hoppy recipe. I won't mind experimenting a bit the first time around as long as it doesn't require risking my sanitation. I am going to keep grains/hops in bags as instructed to avoid straining. I'll make sure to also consult the Homebrew shop in person for their advice.
Let me know what you think, thanks.