Cazamodo
Well-Known Member
A few months ago I decided I would try my hand at all grain/partial mash brewing.
Id only brewed cider, and want to try my hand at beers/ales.
I've read and read and read threads/guided on here, and looked up a few recipes I'd like to try.
I have a lot of equipment already, scattered around from stuff I've bought, to what people have given me.
Could someone give me a basic equipment list so I can just make sure I'm no missing something that I've probably over looked.
I don't have a good or well stocked LHBS close to me which is a pain, but i can order my grains online.
Onto a couple of questions.
How difficult is it to convert 5gal recipes into 1gal recipes so i can experiment as such with a few different recipes without having to potentially wasted a 5gal batch. I found a couple of brew calculators that converted the grain amounts, and mash temps. Is there anything else i need to convert or is it a pretty standard /5 for a 5gal - 1gal conversion.
Another thing, the store I get grains from don't have too many different hop types. If I match a recipe with hops of a similar AA will that effect the overall taste much, as I'm guessing each hops have a different flavour?
Any help i can get on this would be great, as now the weather is turning nice I'd love to start some brewing!
Id only brewed cider, and want to try my hand at beers/ales.
I've read and read and read threads/guided on here, and looked up a few recipes I'd like to try.
I have a lot of equipment already, scattered around from stuff I've bought, to what people have given me.
Could someone give me a basic equipment list so I can just make sure I'm no missing something that I've probably over looked.
I don't have a good or well stocked LHBS close to me which is a pain, but i can order my grains online.
Onto a couple of questions.
How difficult is it to convert 5gal recipes into 1gal recipes so i can experiment as such with a few different recipes without having to potentially wasted a 5gal batch. I found a couple of brew calculators that converted the grain amounts, and mash temps. Is there anything else i need to convert or is it a pretty standard /5 for a 5gal - 1gal conversion.
Another thing, the store I get grains from don't have too many different hop types. If I match a recipe with hops of a similar AA will that effect the overall taste much, as I'm guessing each hops have a different flavour?
Any help i can get on this would be great, as now the weather is turning nice I'd love to start some brewing!