So, I've got my 3rd batch in the pipeline - a German Bock ( I used ale yeast, general consensus says will come out more like a porter). Took grav, sample tasted great. Will bottle and condition in a week and a half or so. First beer was an amber ale kit, came out pretty good. Better with every new beer I open since I was impatient on the first one . 2nd batch was edworts (slightly modified, I know its wine not beer) that I just tested today, was actually really delicious at just under 1 month (can't imagine how good it will be aged for a few more months, cooled and carb'd).
I picked up "How to Brew" (3rd ed.) by John Palmer. I've been reading it at work. I'm learning tons of new things with every page. I'm still researching and learning here at HBT (some info conflicts with some of the old timers and John Palmer, not sure who to go with) and I could spend hours on this forum. Lots of great info, great community, this is a hobby I'm in for life even though I'm only about a month into it.
Anybody have any first time AG advice? I've read DeathBrewer's "Easy Stovetop All-Grain Brewing" and I feel I can accomplish this as he broke it down and made it sound way more simple than I thought it was. All I need for myself is couple pieces of equipment and the ingredients. I want to try and make a banana bread ale. I tasted Wells version for the first time - incredible. I also like dark beers, Boston Brewery chocolate stout, Guinness extra etc, and some of my favorite beers I've had is arrogant/double bastard or St. Georges Brewery Nut Brown Ale (the best I've tasted of its kind). I do NOT like PA/IPA's, however I might find a new appreciation when I get more experienced.
I think I might need to stick with something a bit lighter than a stout or porter. I want to try a nut brown. Possibly a clone of St. Georges Nut Brown if it exists or a banana bread ale. Any suggestions? Thanks ahead of time any advice is appreciated!
I picked up "How to Brew" (3rd ed.) by John Palmer. I've been reading it at work. I'm learning tons of new things with every page. I'm still researching and learning here at HBT (some info conflicts with some of the old timers and John Palmer, not sure who to go with) and I could spend hours on this forum. Lots of great info, great community, this is a hobby I'm in for life even though I'm only about a month into it.
Anybody have any first time AG advice? I've read DeathBrewer's "Easy Stovetop All-Grain Brewing" and I feel I can accomplish this as he broke it down and made it sound way more simple than I thought it was. All I need for myself is couple pieces of equipment and the ingredients. I want to try and make a banana bread ale. I tasted Wells version for the first time - incredible. I also like dark beers, Boston Brewery chocolate stout, Guinness extra etc, and some of my favorite beers I've had is arrogant/double bastard or St. Georges Brewery Nut Brown Ale (the best I've tasted of its kind). I do NOT like PA/IPA's, however I might find a new appreciation when I get more experienced.
I think I might need to stick with something a bit lighter than a stout or porter. I want to try a nut brown. Possibly a clone of St. Georges Nut Brown if it exists or a banana bread ale. Any suggestions? Thanks ahead of time any advice is appreciated!