BMBrewer saying hello!

[BMBrewer]

Hey I'm Matt from Los Angeles and figured I would post an into thread. I currently working on my biochemistry major @UCLA and have recently decided to pick up the art/science of home brew. Hoping I can pick up some knowledge from experienced vets and start my first home brew soon. I have always been very interested in science (chemistry/biochem in particular) but I don't think the typical scientist route is for me; I am hoping that I have found the perfect combination of work and fun and maybe, a future for myself in the brewing bizz. I Hope to be participating in more involved threads/discussions soon.

Best,


Matt

 

[Ricand]

Hey Matt! Welcome to the obsession. You can go as deep or as shallow as you want in the science end of beer brewing here. Either way, you will make good beer if you follow the advise on this forum. Use the search tool a bunch, since there is awesome information to be had in the archives. Apparently we have a number of scientists here too. If you want to know how yeast produce the esters we like, you can read the molecular biology answer.

 

[BMBrewer]

Thanks for the advice! Right now I am at the gather information stage, reading books, perusing the forums, getting a basic feel/understanding for brewing. Once I understand the basics and familiarize myself enough with the practice to follow the process from start to finish I hope to get into the science of the process. Any pointing in the right direction for first timer reads whether it be threads or books that you think shouldn't be missed, please let me know! Thanks again for the welcome!

 

[Ricand]

One of the best overall sources on beginning beer brewing is a book by John Palmer. You can read it online here, but the latest version is available from Amazon.

 

[BMBrewer]

Thanks! I searched the forums for beginners books when I first joined (a few hours ago heh) and Palmer's book seemed to be the consensus for a good first read. I've ordered the amazon version so I have something physical to hold and reference but will probably get through most of it online in the 3 days it takes to ship!