Well I was down at my local Brew Pub the other day. And after paying $18.95 to fill a 2L growler, I thought there has to be a better way. Fortunately one of my buddies has a carboy that was not being used. And a LHBS opened up a few blocks down the street. I am pretty sure most of you know the rest of the Story.
The simple recipe for my first batch was:
8lb liquid malt
4oz Cascade
2oz Crystal
WLP001
I wanted to drink as soon as possible so I decided to use a keg and I just do not have time for bottles. On Wed. night I keg/carbonated my first ever batch of HB and started cooking the next batch at the same time. It has taken a couple of days for the carbonation to set in. This evening as I write this it tastes as good as any of the beer I have ever had.
I have used this site for reference and assurance many times over the past few weeks and thanks to all who contribute. I hope to never buy beer from the Corner Market again. Unless a hot chick wants a light Beer.
Here are a couple of pics of my setup.
The simple recipe for my first batch was:
8lb liquid malt
4oz Cascade
2oz Crystal
WLP001
I wanted to drink as soon as possible so I decided to use a keg and I just do not have time for bottles. On Wed. night I keg/carbonated my first ever batch of HB and started cooking the next batch at the same time. It has taken a couple of days for the carbonation to set in. This evening as I write this it tastes as good as any of the beer I have ever had.
I have used this site for reference and assurance many times over the past few weeks and thanks to all who contribute. I hope to never buy beer from the Corner Market again. Unless a hot chick wants a light Beer.
Here are a couple of pics of my setup.