So, my first attempt at this was the Chocolate Milk Stout, and it actually was a hit.
Such a hit, that the wife requested I do it again.
I did a full write up on it at my new brewing website, so I'm not going to go through that again.
What I am going to do though, is impart a few lessons learned, as a beginner beer brewer for my fellow ones getting into it as well.
Lessons learned will actually be a part of every brew day I post..
Some of it maybe "duh", but they are simple things that are easy to miss. At least for me.
Much of what I have learned was from this site, as well as a few books, but mainly this site. Thank you.
-Z
Such a hit, that the wife requested I do it again.
I did a full write up on it at my new brewing website, so I'm not going to go through that again.
What I am going to do though, is impart a few lessons learned, as a beginner beer brewer for my fellow ones getting into it as well.
Lessons learned will actually be a part of every brew day I post..
- Clean everything. Twice. Set it all out on the big table and make sure you have everything you need.
- Dont forget the ice. Sure you can get to the store and back in 10 minutes, but in 10 minutes you could overshoot your steep temperature.
- Clear enough space on the counter. Things will explode. Sometimes expected, other times just by being a klutz.
- Put cap on hydrometer tube. This way when you are moving things around, if it dumps over, you dont lose your tasting sample as well.
- Checklist. Make one. I still need to do that, and that might be my next post while I prepare for my next batch next weekend.
- Have two buckets for the implements. One that is filled with rinse water, the other with diluted Star San. This way you dont ruin the 5 gallons of Star San as quickly.
Some of it maybe "duh", but they are simple things that are easy to miss. At least for me.
Much of what I have learned was from this site, as well as a few books, but mainly this site. Thank you.
-Z
