Recent content by 12packabs

check with your local homebrew store or a reputable online store. most sell several kits which include different qualities of items or add items for more complete kits. if you want to start brewing just beer, for example, you probably won't need a floor mounted bottle corker. although i have...

mine is called RACER XPEDITIONS BREWERY. about 10 years ago i drove 500 miles to see a friend and the transmission went out (well fourth and fifth gears) about 50 miles away. i had to take a bus back home and asked my friend if he would mind selling the car and send me half of the money. he...

thanks for the heads up,i will give it a try.

the wheat malt should add some mouthfeel & body. i don't know how else it would be affected.

i love new belgium's fat tire. it was my staple when i lived in colorado & would love to try this one. any reply will be greatly appreciated.

the sugars in honey will take quite a while to ferment. just so you are aware.

i have 2 beehives but will have to wait on bees until spring. bees are nice. hope to make tasty MEAD next year.

your plastic buckets should be food grade anyway. so leaching won't be an issue.

i only use my 6.5 gallon glass carboy for secondary when making wine. primary wine & beer in plastic buckets. i don't generally secondary beer because i generally do wheat beer

while everyone knows patience is a virtue.it's also a hard thing to practice. i would suggest trying a style you would normally buy to drink. waiting is hard ,but you will be rewarded if you can wait. remember to practice good sanitation & hope everything works out ok.

good advice. hope everything works out ok. worst case is you get a fun night & a bad morning.

new beer brewer in ga happy to be here & learn to brew. i currently make wine & hope to make tasty brews.