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No, none specifically. I'll just concentrate on pilsner and APA for the initial brews.

No, none specifically. I'll just concentrate on pilsner and APA for the initial brews.

Alright so, in looking through the thread and also with a bit of extra research AG is definitely the way I want to go. To address the "learning to drive" analogy, I live in Ireland where 97% of our cars are stick shift, so learning the hardest technique first is second nature to me. I...

Sorry lads. Was out drinking all last weekend and started a new job this week. Am beat. Only popped in to have a look at the thread, but will certainly chime in over the next few days. Fear not, I haven't lost interes .

That's brilliant. Exactly the info I needed. I feel confident enough now to go and find a great recipe and get some kit. I'll be getting a 33ltr fermenter, so even at 6.5 gallons, should have plenty of krausen space. Now to find a recipe. Much appreciated people.

OK. Cheers for the responses lads. All very informative and a little (a lot) over my head... For now. Haha. Right, so say I have 12 lbs of grain. I should bring 16 quarts up to temp, mash in the grain, rest and then sparge. From the info I've gathered both here and elsewhere, I should add...

So I'm thinking of getting into doing some homebrew. I used to do a small bit years ago. All extract kits and didn't enjoy it too much, but I was young and impatient. Now that I'm mid-30's, I want to get back into it, but I want to go all grain. Problem is, in searching through these forums, the...

So I'm thinking of getting into doing some homebrew. I used to do a small bit years ago. All extract kits and didn't enjoy it too much, but I was young and impatient. Now that I'm mid-30's, I want to get back into it, but I want to go all grain. Problem is, in searching through these forums, the...