mphelan
New Member
Hello, first time post here. I've recently started home brewing. 2 batches: 1 pilsner, 1 amber. Both turned out eminently drinkable, I'm happy to report.
Anyway, now that it seems I won't kill anyone by brewing this stuff, I'm thinking of making something for the wife. She's a fan of German beer, particularly hefeweizin. So I thought I'd ask if anyone had an extract based, beginner-type recipe for 5 gallons of hefeweizen (which doesn't require boiling 5 gallons of water.)
Also, I wanted to ask about aging beer. I don't have a fridge large enough to store beer upright. Previous to storing my own beer, I've always put my store bought beer side ways, in the bottom crisper. Is this acceptable for aging bottle-fermented home brew? Of course, I'd turn each bottle upright a few days before drinking.
Your advice is much appreciated.
Mark
Anyway, now that it seems I won't kill anyone by brewing this stuff, I'm thinking of making something for the wife. She's a fan of German beer, particularly hefeweizin. So I thought I'd ask if anyone had an extract based, beginner-type recipe for 5 gallons of hefeweizen (which doesn't require boiling 5 gallons of water.)
Also, I wanted to ask about aging beer. I don't have a fridge large enough to store beer upright. Previous to storing my own beer, I've always put my store bought beer side ways, in the bottom crisper. Is this acceptable for aging bottle-fermented home brew? Of course, I'd turn each bottle upright a few days before drinking.
Your advice is much appreciated.
Mark