So, I'm brewing my first batch this Sunday. I have a 5gallon DME + Grain kit for Dark Starr Stout.
I've got two 5 gallon brew pots, deluxe hb kit from 5th Season, and will be doing this on the stove. I grabbed a grain bag as well for the kit.
The only thing that I know I will need is ice (for the tub chill) and water (since my city water is less than optimal).
I've researched the process over and over, and still have that "you're gonna eff it up" feeling in my guts.
I guess my biggest issue is that one 5gal brew pot will not hold the water, extract, and the grains. Would it be possible to half the water/DME/Grains/hops and cook as 2 separate batches and then combine them in the fermenter? Or am I totally over thinking things?
I can't even accept RDWHAHB as an answer yet..
I've got two 5 gallon brew pots, deluxe hb kit from 5th Season, and will be doing this on the stove. I grabbed a grain bag as well for the kit.
The only thing that I know I will need is ice (for the tub chill) and water (since my city water is less than optimal).
I've researched the process over and over, and still have that "you're gonna eff it up" feeling in my guts.
I guess my biggest issue is that one 5gal brew pot will not hold the water, extract, and the grains. Would it be possible to half the water/DME/Grains/hops and cook as 2 separate batches and then combine them in the fermenter? Or am I totally over thinking things?
I can't even accept RDWHAHB as an answer yet..