Recent content by Rosemary

I’m from Indiana as well, the Fort Wayne area! I’m also new to brewing so I won’t be able to answer any questions…but hello and good luck! Did you already start with a kit?

Thanks! Do you know the area? I keep hoping that there is a nearby, clandestine home brewing store that has somehow escaped the Internet’s notice. So I don’t have to get everything shipped…

Thank for the information! The acronym explanation is very much appreciated. I had no idea.

Thank you for clearing that up!

That’s amazing! I could see myself eventually getting away from kits. But I need a better grasp of the ingredients and why and what they do. Still reading! I figure it’s a lot like making a cake from scratch as opposed to buying a boxed cake mix from the store. Unfortunately there is something...

Thanks! When you say temperature control, you mean a stable temperature, correct? I bought two more kits from Northern Brewer: Saint Paul Porter and Captain’s Ration Export stout. I got dry yeast this time and I noticed one came with two packs and another came with one. Why the difference in...

You’re lucky! I can overthink anything.

I’ll get that book. I’ll never have enough books as long as I live! I have a love hate relationship with Amazon. I’ve been buying books from Amazon for 20 + years… wasn’t that what it originally started as? You’re right about Palmer’s book. It’s a bit of a tome.

That’s the truth! I’ve been reminded exactly what you said a couple times during this process: that people used to brew beer before StarSan existed! Not sure what it tasted like, but our pallets are all as finicky is a courtesan. Fermentation is transformation. I suppose it’s really about...

Thank you for the information! Books are definitely my preferred go to when working on a project. There’s something about holding a 6x3 screen, desperately scrolling to find what I need, while doing exactly that something I’m looking for. It’s particularly grating. At least with a book I have...

Ha! Yeah, I guess there is a an ocean of difference between those two words. A lot less stress too.

Thank you! I was specifically wondering about that. All the points you made are extremely helpful!

Than you for the reply! This forum is amazing! Sanitation is definitely something I’m wondering about. With sourdough, a certain level of cleanliness is important but the bacteria from your hands and in the air help support the wild yeast that develops over the course of a couple weeks to make...

Thank you. I was definitely leaning towards glass but what you say makes sense. I’ll check that out.

Ha ha ha!! Yeah. You got my number.