2nd brew

[squompie]

So I'v bottled up my first brew which is a youngs ipa coming in at Round 6.6%. Want to get another kit on the go but is there something that's a bit more challenging before moving on to extract brewing?

Happy brewing!!

 

[TheHappyHopper]

I'm confused - what was the recipe for your first batch? Was it not extract?

Extract is about as simple as they go. The next step up in difficulty would be extract + steeping some specialty grains. Then partial mash (extract + steeping specialty grains + some of the base grains), then all-grain.

Of course, depending on your space/money constraints, etc., many people will recommend that you go to all-grain BIAB - it seems to be a popular choice around here. I believe there is a "stickied" post in the Beginners Beer Brewing Forum section of this site that explains the process very well.

 

[Sailingeric]

I would stick with extract brewing for several batches so you can get a system down, get a feel for what the grains do and what hops give you what kind of flavors and a pipeline going. If you can control your temps you could do a blonde or a porter/stout.

 

[MadHomebrewer]

Brewed this past weekend. It was very easy and quick. I used Citra hops. Boil for only 15 min.

15-Minute American Ale

5 gallon batch



6 lbs. Light Dry Malt Extract

1 lb. 60 L Crystal Malt

2 oz. Simcoe Pellets (or your favorite American hop) – 15 minutes

1 oz. Simcoe Pellets – 5 minutes

1 oz. Simcoe Pellets – Flameout

Safale US05 Yeast

 

[squompie]

Brew with a LME kit is what I'm doing at the moment, surely a step behind extract. Although sounds like I should just go for extract brewing. Thanks for the help

 

[squompie]

What do you need for extract brewing other than a FV, airlock, stir pallet and some sanitizer?

 

[Gavin C]

LME is liquid malt extract.

You are doing extract brews.


Edit: I reread your other post. I get what you mean now.

 

[beergolf]

From another post by the OP it sounds like he did a pre-hopped lme recipe. Just add water and yeast.

To the OP, Yes the next step up would be steeping grains with extract. That way you can control when and how much hops you add. It is really very easy.

Look up some of the recipes in the recipe data base. There are some very good exctract with steeping grains recipes in there. Pick a style you like, then look for a recipe with a lot of good feedback.

If you have any questions about the process, just ask. There are a lot of very knowlegable brewers here that are more than happy to help.