TheseFilthyHands
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I'm going to be making my very first brew next Tuesday evening. It's an Irish Red. I was hoping to maybe get a little advice and possibly some things to look out for and avoid doing.
Sanitation is key. Buy some Star-san and use it as directed. The powder cleaner/sanitizer that comes with some beginner kits is worthless.
Also buy some good dry yeast. Do you have a local homebrew shop? they should be able to help you on your way.
Good luck, brewing can be a very rewarding experience.
What would you suggest for a good dry yeast?
Wash those Filthy Hands.... may be subliminal but your user name sure seemed to bring out a lot of sanitation posts.
Good tips so far.
Sanitize well.
Write out a timeline of when things are supposed to happen and check them off as you do each step. Read this over and over to familarize yourself with the steps.
If it is a kit throw out the directions after pitching the yeast and let the beer ferment for 3 weeks in the primary. Bottle and let them sit for three weeks. Then the most important step............................. enjoy a good homebrew.
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