I am looking to start brewing in the next month or two and I had a few questions.
I am looking at the products/kits on Midwest Supplies site which I read on here has some good quality brewing equipment.
I am unsure which kit would be best for a beginner, and if I should use glass or better bottles for the carboys. The one I planned on buying was Intermediate Kit for $149.99. From what I can tell the kit includes practically everything I need to brew besides the ingredients?
I was also wondering about my heat source, I have a large 5 gallon stainless steel pot I planned to use, but my stove at home is a glass-top and I am not sure if this would provide enough heat or not? If not, what are some better options, I was thinking a butane table-top stove?
What about the ingredients, do you guys buy the pre-made kits that have everything you need, or do you experiment with different things to come up with your own custom recipes? I plan on making mostly brown ales and some other varieties of ales, no lagers.
Sorry for the multiple questions, I am just a little lost right now.
Thanks!
I am looking at the products/kits on Midwest Supplies site which I read on here has some good quality brewing equipment.
I am unsure which kit would be best for a beginner, and if I should use glass or better bottles for the carboys. The one I planned on buying was Intermediate Kit for $149.99. From what I can tell the kit includes practically everything I need to brew besides the ingredients?
I was also wondering about my heat source, I have a large 5 gallon stainless steel pot I planned to use, but my stove at home is a glass-top and I am not sure if this would provide enough heat or not? If not, what are some better options, I was thinking a butane table-top stove?
What about the ingredients, do you guys buy the pre-made kits that have everything you need, or do you experiment with different things to come up with your own custom recipes? I plan on making mostly brown ales and some other varieties of ales, no lagers.
Sorry for the multiple questions, I am just a little lost right now.
Thanks!