Recent content by Evilinfidel

thanks everyone for the feed back. I have read several books on the subject and I have brewed with a friend who is new at it also, but he has several successful brews. So I just need to give it another go with a good recipe. I just need to find a good recipe first !!

Sure, from the book as follows 4lb's Ironmaster Imperial Pale Ale Kit, 2lb's light dry malt extract, 1/2 oz cascade hope pellets, 1/2 oz Willamette hope plug (I had to use the pellets), 1 pk Yeastlab L35 California Larger Yeast and 3/4 cup corn sugar for priming boil 1 & 1/2 gal of water add...

How goes it all, well I have tried for the 2nd time and failed for the 2nd time. The first time was just a total beginner error. but this next go around i followed the recipe to the T except 1 step. So I have a few questions for anyone that can assist. the recipe came from a book called...

Hello thanks for the welcome. Yes I did, is there any other place to go in WNY ?

Howdy, thanks for the warm welcomes, I made a very simple Pilsner. we will see how it turned out

thanks for the input !, win lose or draw I am going to keep at as I really enjoyed brewing the first batch. The simple kit taught me some stuff that I will takeaway from it. Namely keeping a brewing log !

Exactly Insomniac, at times it has a malty smell and at other times it smells like a off sulphur smell

Good morning Kapbrew13, it was a Pilsner kit made by Thomas Coopers. the yeast was part of the kit and I am afraid i dropped the ball and never recorded the yeast type.

Hi All, I am greener then green at home brewing. I have my first batch fermenting and as it bubbles away, the smell coming from the airlock is not a pleasent one. is this normal or an indication of the product inside ?

Good morning all, I am greenhorn to home brewing. I have a been a fan of micro beers for long time and go out of my way to test taste many types and styles but never actually brewed my own. I cook as a hobby and someone suggested giving home brewing a try but never acted on it until my friend...