Recent content by Kdenaultrdg

Excellent...thanks Zippox. Any ideas on the need/method of sanitizing the cinnamin stick and vanilla bean? Also, I have Nottingham and Cote des Blancs. I can keep these carboys inside with a consistent air temp about 70. Or I can put them in the garage and deal with some temp...

So, I'm thinking about making this as my first venture into cider-making. I really like the faster turn around time of this recipe in comparison to other cider recipes. I'm thinking of doing two 1 gallon batches: one as is (with the cinnamin), and one as is but substituting a split vanilla...

I just bottled my first batch today...tasted pretty good even without any bubbles! Now I'm itching to fill that fermenter again...but this time, I'd like to make something for the hubby. He's not really into craft brews or anything to hoppy or malty. I also just harvested a few nice jalapeños...

Right....sorry, just re-read your post. I meant to ask...would you recommend a particular starter set...or are they all generally the same..with the same equipment?

Sorry...is there any particular "kit" you would recommend.....

Is there any particular you would recommend to start with? A kit for a 5-gallon brew? Do you pour from the main pot to the fermenter or do you siphon? Kathleen

Ok...I think I'm ready to get out there, purchase some equipment and supplies, and get started. I would like to do all-grain brewing in a bag. I would like to start with smaller batches...maybe 2 to 2.5 gallons. This way , I can brew more often and get better at it. Plus I like variety in...