First all.. Nice site you all have here and a lot of good information!
For Xmass I got my first home brew kit to start brewing because of an adiction to the craft beer world. I sell high pressure steam boilers for a company and have alot of customers that use my equipment such as Sly Fox, Victory, Capt. lawrence, Susquehanna Brewery, Troegs, Flying Fish, etc etc.. So I figured to give it a shot because of my love for the beers these customers make...
My first batch I made yesterday was the Brewer's Best American Pale Ale. How does this taste?
During the process yesterday I had a friend help me out and I warmed the 2 cans of liquid malt to be ready. Recipe calls for 1 first and 40 mins later the 2nd. When I walked away and told my friend to pour the malt, he accidently put both in at the same time. This has me a little nervous because it is my first brew ever making. I do not think it may be a big deal but wanted to check it with you all on here to see if it is. Other then that I followed the directions to the "T" and hoping for the best.
I have it stored in my basement and fermometer is reading in low 60's and the yeast is working.. Have bubbles going so I am please its working good within 24hrs.
From What I have been reading most people are letting it sit for 3 weeks.. In either the primary all 3. Others 2 weeks in the primary and then 1 in a secondary to clear up the beer. What do you all recommend? I like the idea of using the secondary to have a clearer crisp beer.. How long have people let this sit?
Sorry for the long post but I am newbie now with an addiction.
Thanks
For Xmass I got my first home brew kit to start brewing because of an adiction to the craft beer world. I sell high pressure steam boilers for a company and have alot of customers that use my equipment such as Sly Fox, Victory, Capt. lawrence, Susquehanna Brewery, Troegs, Flying Fish, etc etc.. So I figured to give it a shot because of my love for the beers these customers make...
My first batch I made yesterday was the Brewer's Best American Pale Ale. How does this taste?
During the process yesterday I had a friend help me out and I warmed the 2 cans of liquid malt to be ready. Recipe calls for 1 first and 40 mins later the 2nd. When I walked away and told my friend to pour the malt, he accidently put both in at the same time. This has me a little nervous because it is my first brew ever making. I do not think it may be a big deal but wanted to check it with you all on here to see if it is. Other then that I followed the directions to the "T" and hoping for the best.
I have it stored in my basement and fermometer is reading in low 60's and the yeast is working.. Have bubbles going so I am please its working good within 24hrs.
From What I have been reading most people are letting it sit for 3 weeks.. In either the primary all 3. Others 2 weeks in the primary and then 1 in a secondary to clear up the beer. What do you all recommend? I like the idea of using the secondary to have a clearer crisp beer.. How long have people let this sit?
Sorry for the long post but I am newbie now with an addiction.
Thanks