Nexus555
Well-Known Member
Hey guys, how's it going? I ordered my kit today at work!! I'm so excited to begin my new hobby!
Well I have some more questions to ask.
1.) First question is cooling the wort. After spending $100 after tax on the kit, I want to buy the 7.5 gallon kettle. I will also need cleaning agents, and of course ingredients. I am aware that cooling the wort is very essential and an important aspect of brewing. The only problem is after spending all of that money on the equipment and such, I doubt I can afford a wort cooler for my first few batches. My fiancé can only handle so much, lol!!! So in your opinion, what is the best technique for cooling wort without a wort cooler?
2.) What would be an easy, yet very tasty beer to brew for a first timer? I would much prefer a lighter Ale, however I could drink an amber as well.
3.) During the first chapter of How to Brew, Palmer states to pour your beer in a glass slowly, to avoid drinking the bottom lair of yeast in the bottle. My question is, do all home brewed beers leave yeast at the bottom of the bottle? Are there certain beers that leave visible yeast and some that do not? I really wouldn't mind, but I bet my friends would be a little too frightened to drink it.
Well that's about it. Any tips would be helpful. Hopefully in 1-2 months I can enjoy me a good batch of home brew. Thanks for the help!!
Well I have some more questions to ask.
1.) First question is cooling the wort. After spending $100 after tax on the kit, I want to buy the 7.5 gallon kettle. I will also need cleaning agents, and of course ingredients. I am aware that cooling the wort is very essential and an important aspect of brewing. The only problem is after spending all of that money on the equipment and such, I doubt I can afford a wort cooler for my first few batches. My fiancé can only handle so much, lol!!! So in your opinion, what is the best technique for cooling wort without a wort cooler?
2.) What would be an easy, yet very tasty beer to brew for a first timer? I would much prefer a lighter Ale, however I could drink an amber as well.
3.) During the first chapter of How to Brew, Palmer states to pour your beer in a glass slowly, to avoid drinking the bottom lair of yeast in the bottle. My question is, do all home brewed beers leave yeast at the bottom of the bottle? Are there certain beers that leave visible yeast and some that do not? I really wouldn't mind, but I bet my friends would be a little too frightened to drink it.
Well that's about it. Any tips would be helpful. Hopefully in 1-2 months I can enjoy me a good batch of home brew. Thanks for the help!!