Hops...
What are the most used or common hops for brewing.. I am thinking of growing some and would like some ideas on what is most used. Also when using hops for the specified times.. Can I use a bag or will I get better results in getting a false bottem and letting everything just boil together? On the same lines... Pellets, plugs, and fresh..? Will I still get a good brew from all or any of these?
Aeration...
When inducing O2 into your wort.. With a oxygen tank and regulator.. How long? For 5 gal of wort and how long for yeast starter? Can you aerate too much?
Yeast...
Making a starter... I have found numerous instructions on making yeast starters and have a stir plate in the mail... Here is my question? Can I have too much yeast?
If my yeast starter is too larger can it consume all of its food and when racking to secondary have no food to continue? Also when bottling and giving more food... When you rack how are you ensured that there is still yeast in suspension to have it carbonate with your added sugar? As you clarify won't you also be lowering the amount of yeast in suspension?
Fermentation...
When starting my primary fermentor.. I have the plastic top that is orange with 2 holes.. Can I put a standard airlock on the vertical tube and a tube attached to the angled outlet into a jug or bucket of water? Will this help ensure that there are no clogs from a violent fermentation?
I am just starting out and trying to understand this whole process.. Will be doing my first batch in several weeks... I want to make some really good quality beer the will not compare to commercial beers. I don't consume alot but just want some quality beers.. I also have some friends that will consume some of my mistakes that are just not on per say....
Thanks in advance...
What are the most used or common hops for brewing.. I am thinking of growing some and would like some ideas on what is most used. Also when using hops for the specified times.. Can I use a bag or will I get better results in getting a false bottem and letting everything just boil together? On the same lines... Pellets, plugs, and fresh..? Will I still get a good brew from all or any of these?
Aeration...
When inducing O2 into your wort.. With a oxygen tank and regulator.. How long? For 5 gal of wort and how long for yeast starter? Can you aerate too much?
Yeast...
Making a starter... I have found numerous instructions on making yeast starters and have a stir plate in the mail... Here is my question? Can I have too much yeast?
If my yeast starter is too larger can it consume all of its food and when racking to secondary have no food to continue? Also when bottling and giving more food... When you rack how are you ensured that there is still yeast in suspension to have it carbonate with your added sugar? As you clarify won't you also be lowering the amount of yeast in suspension?
Fermentation...
When starting my primary fermentor.. I have the plastic top that is orange with 2 holes.. Can I put a standard airlock on the vertical tube and a tube attached to the angled outlet into a jug or bucket of water? Will this help ensure that there are no clogs from a violent fermentation?
I am just starting out and trying to understand this whole process.. Will be doing my first batch in several weeks... I want to make some really good quality beer the will not compare to commercial beers. I don't consume alot but just want some quality beers.. I also have some friends that will consume some of my mistakes that are just not on per say....
Thanks in advance...