Brewing with a baby

[BrewerBaj]

My SWMBO surprised me by leaving our 2 month old home with me while she runs errands. I planned for today to be my first brew day in 3 months. Anyone have any advice for "brewing with babies"

 

[ronjonacron]

Strap that sucker onto your back and continue as planned!

 

[Psylocide]

Lol try it with a toddler. At least your kid isn't mobile... should be pretty darn easy. Put the baby in a bouncy chair or whatever... work on your brew, check on the kid, work on the brew, check on the kid. You can do it man.

 

[HollisBT]

You're going to want to add it as a late addition to the boil, so you really get all of those delicious baby flavors into the beer.

 

[Psylocide]

You're going to want to add it as a late addition to the boil, so you really get all of those delicious baby flavors into the beer.

Post of the day! Lmfao

 

[barleywhore69]

What size is your BK and how much does your child weigh? Are you mashing the child, or just steeping?

 

[Mike_kever_kombi]

Anyone have any advice for "brewing with babies"

60 minute boil for bitterness. 15 minutes for flavor, and flameout for aroma. I prefer to mash at 146 when I brew with babies.

 

[BrewerBaj]

Hahaha. I was expecting some good responses.

 

[BrewerBaj]

I put on some baby Einstein and she passed right out. Cheers!

 

[Psylocide]

I put on some baby Einstein and she passed right out. Cheers!

Enjoy it while you can Brother. It does. Not. Last. Long.

Pretty soon you'll be chasing a screaming demon child around the house... savor these few months before mobility.

 

[Marc77]

If you're splitting the results with her I'd make her pull her own weight. Make her crush the grains or at the very least split up the hops.

Like others have said, put the kiddo in a bouncy toy or like you said put on some music. I just put mine down in his crib and he went right out. If anything run yours ragged so when you're getting to the points when you have to concentrate you can lay her down and she'll take a nap.

 

[Billy-Klubb]

I'm going to hell for laughing at the horrible "baby-in-beer" jokes. y'all are going to hell for telling them. I'll bring some baby free beer for the bus ride.

 

[Gavin C]

You're going to want to add it as a late addition to the boil, so you really get all of those delicious baby flavors into the beer.

Legendary. Genuinely Laughed out loud. No rolling on the floor though.

 

[bragona71]

better yet they move out give you attitude and expect you to still support them..I would take a 3month old over grown kids any day..

fresh batteries in the baby swing keep it near you and have a blast

 

[watermelon83]

Clean diaper, cotton if possible, I hear dirty/plastic ones can give off flavors.

 

[Cyclman]

I find that the baby flavors come through much cleaner in secondary. Rack over the top of them.

 

[Hoosierbrewer]

I took a break from brewing because of kids. Too much going on. I brew a lot over a 2 evening " brew day." It allows me to concentrate on it. Of course I have now also started teaching them. Haha

 

[Calder]

My advice is don't do it. I have done it, and quite honestly, when I think back, I think I was stupid to do it.

When kids start screaming and need your attention, and there is boiling wort around that also needs your attention, what do you do. Yeah, nothing is going to happen ...... but if it does!!!!! Don't risk it for a few bottles of beer.

 

[Black Island Brewer]

I'm going to hell for laughing at the horrible "baby-in-beer" jokes. y'all are going to hell for telling them. I'll bring some baby free beer for the bus ride.

Jokes? Do you mean to say my wondering about how long the protein rest should be isn't serious?

 

[rodwha]

Being at home with a baby is why SWMBO got me a brewing kit for my birthday. But that was due to me being a stay at home dad as I lost my job 1 week prior to her birth.

I waited until nap time or the bouncy chair. But I was also just steeping with extracts. These days it's partial mashes taking up 5-6 hours or so.

 

[Billy-Klubb]

My advice is don't do it. I have done it, and quite honestly, when I think back, I think I was stupid to do it.

When kids start screaming and need your attention, and there is boiling wort around that also needs your attention, what do you do. Yeah, nothing is going to happen ...... but if it does!!!!! Don't risk it for a few bottles of beer.

turn the heat off on the wort.

Jokes? Do you mean to say my wondering about how long the protein rest should be isn't serious?

we can brew beer together, but stay away from my kids.ipe:

 

[rellty]

I've been brewing with a baby in the house for 12 years ( I need to get fixed). Not too bad they sleep all the time. Night time is your time. Yeah unless they're still waking up at all hours, then you're screwed. But it doesn't last long

 

[barleywhore69]

My advice is don't do it. I have done it, and quite honestly, when I think back, I think I was stupid to do it.

When kids start screaming and need your attention, and there is boiling wort around that also needs your attention, what do you do. Yeah, nothing is going to happen ...... but if it does!!!!! Don't risk it for a few bottles of beer.

I think as long as you have an emergency plan for each stage and you're paying attention to the baby, you're fine. You can always kill the heat and deal with the screamer.

 

[KramE]

My baby is due in less than 48 hours, and I just finished my 4th rebuild. I'm totally going to wear my daughter when brewing!

 

[Roman1776]

I brew all the time with my baby, while the wife is out. Never had a problem. Usually the baby will sleep or be content in a bouncer for a while, and if he has to cry for few minutes.... life will go on

 

[CorwinGraves]

I took a break from brewing because of kids. Too much going on. I brew a lot over a 2 evening " brew day." It allows me to concentrate on it. Of course I have now also started teaching them. Haha

I did this also until I discovered the magic of early morning brewing. Setting my alarm for 5:00 a.m. tomorrow to brew up a batch of BierMuncher's Tit's Up IIPA. Can't wait to get some good coffee going and listen to some mellow tunes while the house is quiet.

 

[Black Island Brewer]

Jokes? Do you mean to say my wondering about how long the protein rest should be isn't serious?

we can brew beer together, but stay away from my kids.ipe:

OMG, there are little BK's running around in this world?!? God help us all!

 

[Gavin C]

Being at home with a baby is why SWMBO got me a brewing kit for my birthday. But that was due to me being a stay at home dad as I lost my job 1 week prior to her birth.

I waited until nap time or the bouncy chair. But I was also just steeping with extracts. These days it's partial mashes taking up 5-6 hours or so.

Try BIAB. I brew with 2 little ones around and it works well for me. Gotta be careful but you can rig your system to eliminate spillage or transfer of hot liquids. I'm finished my brew day by 9.30am including cleanup and do 5.5 gallon AG batches.

 

[rodwha]

I am doing BIAB. My technique is a bit abnormal though.

The 5-6 hours includes cleaning the kitchen prior to setup. It excludes yeast pitch if the temp is a bit warm and total cleanup as I pull the top rack from the dishwasher to wash my 2 pots (5 and ~7 gal).

My little one is now 5 1/2 and has learned too much about brewing having asked questions and watched periodically. She is a sponge I tell you and! I could probably get her to help me!

 

[soccerdad]

enjoy it now - when the kid is 26 all your best brews will be swilled after you have gone to bed and the XBox is in charge of the house

my grandkids are growing up around the hobby and the 8 year old makes a great brewing/bottling assistant