Recent content by CCTjohn

This was last night. Was okay, I'd give it 3.75 out of 5

My first 5 gallon batch. A Killian's Irish Red clone.

My wife doesn't like beer at all and the smell doesn't bother her...

I was in the same boat as you 3.5 weeks ago. Worry, concern, freaking out! Is this right? Is that right? I decided a new slogan after all the great responses from here and friends that brew... Keep Calm and Brew On! I had action right away and then died off faster than expected. I bottled...

Hey, thanks. In two hours it will have been the full two weeks since I started the first batch. I was going to give it another week but then decided to follow the instructions exactly so I have a baseline for my very first go around. I bottle tomorrow.

That's funny, nope I'm good. Believe it or not I'm not touchy feely on my first batch. I do look at it like good porn but just noticed a lot more sediment than expected so I started thinking clarity and quality. I think I will go 3 weeks rather than the suggested 2 weeks then bottle...

Short simple response, thank you.

I am currently working on my first batch ever! :ban: I am a couple days in and have replaced my blow off tube with my vapor lock. I am seeing quite a bit of sediment already so it is raising a question. I am VERY critical of everything I do. This will be now different so if my first...

Hello all! Total newb here. I started my first batch just this past Saturday and am so excited. I am starting small and slow. Wife bought me a Brooklyn Beer Making Kit for my birthday. Have to limit myself for now as we are in an apartment but are seeking a house right now. Once we...