1st time Brewer

[DaveJLow]

Hi

I just purchased a brewing start up kit and a brew house red ale kit. I'm about to start brewing this weekend and would love some advice, is there instructions on the kit or can someone give me a step by step guide to help me out for this 1st time.


Thanks

 

[RM-MN]

The best way to start is by reading and here's a book that is online, thanks to John Palmer. www.howtobrew.com

He has a newer edition with some changes in it but the online one will get you off to a good start. Then if you have specific questions you can come back and get answers here.

 

[MonsterBrew]

The Brewhouse kits are all pretty easy to use. The hops are already dissolved the bagged wort. Just add water to reach 5 gallons then add yeast and stir. Once that is done, cap with the airlock and wait to start fermenting. I do recommend checking out the site above or reading a book. It definitely helps explaining the details that will help you understand the process in the long run.

-Jeff

 

[BrewHound]

Palmer is a great resource! The first edition of How To Brew is online for free and Section 1 will give you a quick and easy overview of extract brewing. The instructions that come with the kit are usually good but it's nice to have a back up that words it differently. http://www.howtobrew.com/section1/index.html

 

[hopjunkie26]

Have you started sanitizing yet???

I kid, I kid...but seriously, have you started sanitizing yet???