Search results

even if you have LME as well? The reason I ask is that I wass browsing through my clone book and it says to bottle with DME. What does that mean?

When do you add the DME for an extract brew: During the boil?

Ha, I should check what I write before I post! Done so far: Amber Wheat Irish Stout Both turned out quite good.

Well, I am going shopping today and was looking for suggestions. I am new to the hobby (have only done 2 kits) and want to do a couple of more kits until I am ready for an AG or PM. Do you know of any real good kits I should try next?:mug:

Thanks Evan!, your informational videoas have proved invaluable and I will forever be changed.

How do you know which brews are going to require a blow off tube? I have never used one, so how do you make sure oxygen is not getting in, and when do you apply the regular airlock? Any other blow-off knowledge is appreciated...

Thanks folks... Two sips for the hydrometer, two sips for me!

Do any of you know a good method of obtaining a sample from the glass carboy for a hydrometer reading? That dang hole is too small.:cross:

Can your bottling bucket be the same as the plastic bucket you use for the first stage fermentation when doing a two stage?:cool:

Thanks all!!! Conclusions: Do more homework! I'll be back soon a more educated man. Realizations: There are no shortcuts, nor should there be. This is a much more specific process.

I think I may be in over my head here... I need to do more reading. I used a 5 gal pot for the first two, never had a cooler. I would rapid cool in the pot by placing it in a tub of ice water, then go straight to the platic bucket for the first stage of fermentation.

Thank you... I am familiar with a partial-mash brew, as that is what my first two beers were. General procedural description: Steep Grains, add DME amongst other things, add hops, boil 55 mins, add bittering hops, obil 5 more, rapid cool, plastic fermenter, ferment 4 days, 2-stage fermentation...

I know what these things are, I am just not familiar with your abbreviated references to them. I did a partial-mash for the first two, so I am familiar with steeping the grains etc. I just needed some help with the abbreviations and understanding some of the lingo on this site. Like I said...

There is a link to the recipe within the origional post above for reference. Also: DME? LME? What extra equipment is neccessary for an all-grain? Again, the training wheels are coming off here...

Allright, I will swallow my pride and ask a bunch of dumb questions. I am new to this so be nice. :drunk: I was searching the recipe database for a Belgian Brew and came across a Sorachi Saison I would like to make. Now, all of the ingredients are listed but I am not really sure what to...

New to this forum also... and I am up in Warren County NJ, just north of Washington TWP.

Thanks to everyone... I can tell that this is going to be a great resource and place to meet educated brewers. Thanks for all of the quick responses. You really know how to make a guy feel welcome.

Thanks you two... Stupid question, but this is for 5 gallons of brew correct?

Hey fellow brewers, I just joined this forum this morning and I suppose I am here to learn and take advice when needed. I am a beginning homebrewer and I am currently on my second batch. My first bach turned out great considering I have no prior experience and really didn't know what the...