Recent content by abroch

We think it's a pretty cool idea too, thanks! Being journalists we're used to editing copy, so no previous writing experience is needed. We're here to help you write and provide suggestions.

Hey all, I apologize for using the forum in this way, but I really would like to solicit help from this community. I'm part of a grassroots project called DinendCook.com. Dine & Cook is a website under development by journalists on all things food and drink. We're reaching out to people...

One gallon... hmmmm now that's a thought, especially if I wanted to go all grain. Which I really want to do and from the looks of it, totally possible for an apartment dweller like myself. Ok storage... I'm not concerned about the equipment, but I am concerned about maintaining a good...

I get the point. ;-) To be fair I did search the board for "apartment" but my lazy butt didn't click past page one. I really appreciate the help/input though... not being facetious here, it really is an inspiration!

@DeathBrewer. Your posts are awesome, thanks for sharing. I think I have enough info to do this right!

Ain't that the truth. ;-) She's skeptical but she also likes to drink and I promised her the first thing I make will be a batch of hard cider. I'm may be overly concerned here... but the one thing that's scaring me from leaping off the edge right now is controlling the fermentation...

So doing partial boils, 3 1/2 in one pot and 1 1/2 in another? Combine at the end?

I take it an electric hot plate would be just as bad?

Cool thanks, I would love to make lagers but that will come later. ;-) I would also love to try to make a pilsner (I am 50% Czech...)

I've heard of people also using wet towels. How does the bucket work?

Thanks guys! I've made up my mind, I'm going to give it a shot. You only live once and I do love my beer. I heard of people using a mini-fridge for fermenting and I think it'll work best for me, especially since I'm trying to keep things from getting in the way and I'm really concerned about...

I'm looking for an honest answer on how plausible it is to brew in an apartment. I live in a 1000 square foot, one bedroom/bath apartment with no balcony. I've had my eye on home brewing for two years now and with my birthday right around the corner I know what I want... but I'm wondering...