MooDaddy
Well-Known Member
Hi folks, I've finally decided to stop thinking about home brewing and start doing it.
I am thinking of getting this kit:
http://www.midwestsupplies.com/brewing-starter-kit.html
Questions:
1. I already have a new 5 gallon stainless steel pot - other than bottles and an ingredient kit, are there other essential - or better - items I need besides that which comes in the kit?
2. Do I want a glass carboy or a "Better Bottle", or does it matter a great deal?
3. Being a complete novice, am I going to probably start with a "20 minute boil" ingredient kit? As in:
http://www.midwestsupplies.com/traditional-stout-20-minute-boil-kit.html
4. Are the basic 20 minute boil ingredient kits ever "messed with" as in adding other stuff, or is that a dumb question? (I am interested in the Irish Stout but thought of adding a bit of chocolate or something but may be getting ahead of myself here)
5. What is the purpose of a wort chiller and do I need one right off the bat?
6. Is boiling on the stove adequate for home brewing purposes or do I need a more powerful burner system?
Thanks, Tim
I am thinking of getting this kit:
http://www.midwestsupplies.com/brewing-starter-kit.html
Questions:
1. I already have a new 5 gallon stainless steel pot - other than bottles and an ingredient kit, are there other essential - or better - items I need besides that which comes in the kit?
2. Do I want a glass carboy or a "Better Bottle", or does it matter a great deal?
3. Being a complete novice, am I going to probably start with a "20 minute boil" ingredient kit? As in:
http://www.midwestsupplies.com/traditional-stout-20-minute-boil-kit.html
4. Are the basic 20 minute boil ingredient kits ever "messed with" as in adding other stuff, or is that a dumb question? (I am interested in the Irish Stout but thought of adding a bit of chocolate or something but may be getting ahead of myself here)
5. What is the purpose of a wort chiller and do I need one right off the bat?
6. Is boiling on the stove adequate for home brewing purposes or do I need a more powerful burner system?
Thanks, Tim