Brewing beer in Istanbul? (First all-grain beer)

[firefarmer]

Hey. I've been in Istanbul for about 7 months now and finally got my first small batches of rough mead going. I've read through some of the thread but It looks like most people are struggling. I'm willing to join in that struggle. Is there any kind of brewing community here in the city? If there isn't, does anyone want to try and start something? Even if we just get together, drink our pilsner of choice and tell each other about great beers we've brewed in the past?

 

[burakkilic]

I'm also struggling (See my post https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f39/what-can-i-brew-these-ingredients-519769/
Supplies are very hard to find here.

 

[tarikapak]

There is a facebook community, but it is not open to public.

I can add anyone to the group, but first you have to send me a friend request. The majority speaks Turkish, but there are people who can help an English speaker.

https://www.facebook.com/tarik.apak

 

[firefarmer]

Hi Burakkilic,

It looks like you've got the basic ingredients for a good beer there. I've been brewing for so long that I seldom use formal recipes but instead just use what I have at hand and follow my instincts. It looks like some people gave you some ideas already in that thread, I think they are good suggestions, the Mcknuckle guy gave straight forward advice for a normal beer. I tend to think that if you are going to brew beer yourself you should make it different. If I had those ingredients I would make a simple batch using both packages of malt, and two ounces each of the hops (I like hops) as well as some added honey to give it more alcohol and a fruit addition just for fun.

 

[burakkilic]

I am a beginner in brewing. My first batch "Efeberg" has very sour taste, and now I want to brew a much more better beer. Maybe we can schedule a brew day in my home and you can teach me how to brew better

 

[Brewin_turkiyede]

Hi, just seen this thread (I realise it goes back a long time), but I'm based in Istanbul and have been making full mash beers here for several years. I bring all the raw materials in from the UK. We're just about to up the size of brewing with a craft brewery and as a result will be bringing in larger quantities of malt & hops. We also plan to do some malting here. I can probably help you with supply of materials if you need.

Hey Vanskit-

Likewise I brewed in the states some and am now beginning the process here in Turkey. Are you still by chance in country?
Unfortunately I'm not in istanbul but making it up there isn't too hard. Could you shoot me a pm? I have some questions re supplies.

 

[zcfhzh]

I'm new to Istanbul and have the same void. There is a decent brewery I found, but costly. I would rather do my own. How has your search developed?