Newbie NYC

[tomek322]

Greeting from a newbie.

The Sam Adams commercial, got me to go to their website, clicked on the link of him making homebrew. Decided, I have a pot, I have carboys, why not make beer? Seems simple enough for the first time around.

Plan on making my first batch by this sunday.

 

[MA_Brewer]

Congrats - welcome to the community - lots of information here.

Out of curiosity, what did you use your carboys for?

 

[tomek322]

My dad makes wine. He just bottled last years batch. Figured I can put them to good use over the next few months. Why should they sit there empty.

 

[todd_k]

what do you plan on making this sunday?

Welcome!

 

[Big Al]

Welcome. Nice to see another local picking up the habit! Tons of info here to help you through any questions you may have. This site is definately an enabler!

 

[dbriggs10]

Gotta love the NYC brewers.

This site has helped me out a lot!!!

I'm new myself & I must say I love it so far!

 

[tomek322]

From the joy of brewing. I don't exactly remember the name but, it's some type of brown ale. The recipe right before Naked Sunday Ale. Seems simple enough:

Two cans of dark Muntons
1/2 lb of crystal
1/4lb of black patent
gypsum (i know NYC water is soft)
Yeast
Fuggles

And a whole lot of TLC

According to the book, drinkable in 2 weeks.

 

[tomek322]

On a side note, any one in the NY area shop at Homebre Too? I know there is another store out on long island, is it worth the 40 mile drive?