injendsm
Well-Known Member
I joined this site a few years ago with the intention of brewing a decent amount of beer. Shortly after purchasing my brewing equipment kit, I made a batch of Apfelwein. Unfortunately, things never quite worked out for my brewing desires due to unforseen circumstances in other parts of my life and I wasn't able to make a batch of beer. Fast forward to today and I'm finally at a point where I can get back into the hobby without any issues.
Taking all that into consideration, I'm planning to re-read John Palmer's book to regain my understanding of the process and all that it entails. I remember the basics but I want a more thorough understanding. I also thought I'd swing by here to ask the experts a couple of quick questions.
1. Would it be necessary to replace my brewing equipment, considering its age?
I purchased the intermediate kit from Midwest (two buckets, two better bottle carboys) when I started out because I wanted the ability to have a couple brews going at a time. I also purchased a turkey fryer with a 10 gallon pot which should be fine since it was never actually used. The intermediate kit was stored in my garage and it would be cleaned before use but I'm not sure if the quality of the buckets and bottles would suffer over time since they weren't being used.
2. Would I be better off going with a 20 minute boil kit or a traditional brewing kit?
Both cost the same, give or take a couple bucks, so the deciding factor is convenience. I'm thinking the 20 minute boil kit could be good for my first brew but I don't want to shortchange myself by not going the traditional route.
I'm glad to be back and it should be for good this time. Thanks, in advance, for any and all help.
Taking all that into consideration, I'm planning to re-read John Palmer's book to regain my understanding of the process and all that it entails. I remember the basics but I want a more thorough understanding. I also thought I'd swing by here to ask the experts a couple of quick questions.
1. Would it be necessary to replace my brewing equipment, considering its age?
I purchased the intermediate kit from Midwest (two buckets, two better bottle carboys) when I started out because I wanted the ability to have a couple brews going at a time. I also purchased a turkey fryer with a 10 gallon pot which should be fine since it was never actually used. The intermediate kit was stored in my garage and it would be cleaned before use but I'm not sure if the quality of the buckets and bottles would suffer over time since they weren't being used.
2. Would I be better off going with a 20 minute boil kit or a traditional brewing kit?
Both cost the same, give or take a couple bucks, so the deciding factor is convenience. I'm thinking the 20 minute boil kit could be good for my first brew but I don't want to shortchange myself by not going the traditional route.
I'm glad to be back and it should be for good this time. Thanks, in advance, for any and all help.