I'd jump all over that Midwest Groupon that 724b mentioned--just the equipment is 50-60 bucks and they are giving you an ingredient kit and 25 dollars off your next purchase. My brew kit is from Midwest and I'm very pleased with it (except that I didn't know I'd need a bigger carboy than 5...
Hey, Just wanted to follow up on this. I brewed Midwest Brewing's Lawnmower de Saison about 3 weeks ago with 3711. It sat in primary for two weeks and will have a week in the bottles this Saturday. I cracked one open tonight because I had to know how things were progressing. The 3711 already...
The ease of use you all claim and a nearby store that stocks 3711 seem to make it a logical choice. If this batch goes well perhaps I'll try one of those higher temp yeasts next as it will be easier to keep it warm as summer approaches.
I knew I came to the right place. I post this question and have 3 informative responses in 15 minutes. I don't have an aquarium heater but I do have a heated mattress pad that I bet I can rig to give me a summer-like fermenting area.
Hello all. After a lot of reading and investigation I've decided to take the plunge and start brewing. My wife and I are big beer fans but for the most part don't have overlapping tastes. One of the very few styles we can agree on is saison, so it seems like a logical choice but I'm concerned...