Recent content by BoredomElixir

I'll be doing my brews inside on the stove. I've got one of those glass top electric stoves.

I've bought commercial beer before that was like this (thanks inbev!) I just ended up uncapping it and putting it back in the fridge for awhile before drinking it. 30 mins uncapped helped a lot.

Absolutely, I have plenty of experience with skunked commercial beers in clear and green bottles like Newcastle and Heineken. Although I was told some of the skunkiness of Heineken comes from Saaz hops. Either way, I am aware of what light can do to beer.

How much dark malt extract would be an appropriate addition without spiking the alcohol content to crazy levels?

I was thinking about something like a porter or irish stout. When the winter weather starts, I really enjoy the malt heavy dark beers.

Thanks! That kit is exactly what I was looking for, one that has truly everything. The brew share enjoy kit was ok, but it was missing things like a hydrometer and other small bits that this one includes. The free shipping and the fermonster makes it practically a no brainer! Now, I wonder if I...

Thank you. The reason the brew pot is swaying my opinion is because I do not have a pot/pan even close to suitable for brewing beer. The biggest pot I have is pretty full at a gallon and I gave that to the dog so I wouldn't have to fill her water 3x a day - lol. So yes, I do need it anyway...

Hi guys, I'm kind of doing a intro / question thread at the same time. I'm 26, from OH, and someone asked me what I wanted for the holidays. I've been eyeballing home brewing since before I was even legal to buy it, but I'm really thinking about trying it out. I made some apple wine years ago...