kad2371
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So here's the story. I have from time to time thought about home brewing but always assumed it was too much work. About a week and a half ago, a guy I work with ran across Mr Beer kits (don't groan yet, read on) on sale in a local store. After reading the directions and looking at what was in the box, I thought "Hey, that's easy enough" and bought one myself on the way home.
That night I jumped online and started researching (guess I should have done that first) and had my first encounter with HBT. The more I read the more certain I was that I really wanted to do more than the Mr Beer kit.
So last Saturday, I went to my LHBS. I told myself I was just checking out the store, but I walked out with a 5 gallon starter kit, you know, with the 6.5 gal fermentation bucket, bottling bucket, hydrometer, auto siphon, Better Bottle etc, etc. I could have saved a few bucks online but I like buying local, especially to support specialty businesses like this. (NOTE: It might be a good idea to tell SWMBO BEFORE doing something like this next time around)
Anyway, last Sunday I started both the Mr Beer kit (American Light), and a 5 gallon Porter from a kit they put together for me. So what did I do this weekend? Decided that that wasn't enough, so I got a kit for an Irish Red. I transferred the Porter to the Better Bottle (yes, I know, no lectures about not needing to secondary, or when to do it if you are going to) and started the Irish Red.
1 Week into brewing and I have 12.5 gallons in three different styles fermenting. Guess you could say I jumped in with both feet (not literally, that would probably make the beer taste weird)
So, am I crazy? Do I need professional help? Is SWMBO going to kill me if I keep this up? (I did have a boilover today, so divorce isn't out of the question if I don't pay more attention when brewing )
Anyway, time to clean up my mess in the kitchen, happy brewing!
That night I jumped online and started researching (guess I should have done that first) and had my first encounter with HBT. The more I read the more certain I was that I really wanted to do more than the Mr Beer kit.
So last Saturday, I went to my LHBS. I told myself I was just checking out the store, but I walked out with a 5 gallon starter kit, you know, with the 6.5 gal fermentation bucket, bottling bucket, hydrometer, auto siphon, Better Bottle etc, etc. I could have saved a few bucks online but I like buying local, especially to support specialty businesses like this. (NOTE: It might be a good idea to tell SWMBO BEFORE doing something like this next time around)
Anyway, last Sunday I started both the Mr Beer kit (American Light), and a 5 gallon Porter from a kit they put together for me. So what did I do this weekend? Decided that that wasn't enough, so I got a kit for an Irish Red. I transferred the Porter to the Better Bottle (yes, I know, no lectures about not needing to secondary, or when to do it if you are going to) and started the Irish Red.
1 Week into brewing and I have 12.5 gallons in three different styles fermenting. Guess you could say I jumped in with both feet (not literally, that would probably make the beer taste weird)
So, am I crazy? Do I need professional help? Is SWMBO going to kill me if I keep this up? (I did have a boilover today, so divorce isn't out of the question if I don't pay more attention when brewing )
Anyway, time to clean up my mess in the kitchen, happy brewing!