I got my equipment and kit in today and will make my first batch tomorrow. I have been researching as much as I can over the last couple of weeks but still have some questions.
First question is on adding hops. I know the schedule but do I just throw them in or put them in a bag? Or do I bag one and throw other in? If I just thtow them in the boil do I leave them in when transferring to fermenter because I'm not sure how I will get them out if I don't have them bagged. My head already hurts.
Second, I am already thinking about the future. My first two I plan on relatively easy and then try a bigger beer. Is there a guideline on what beer gets bulk aged in a carboy or is best to just primary them all and bottle.
Third any other advice would be appreciated as well. I have gotten two of them down sanitize and study instructions.
First question is on adding hops. I know the schedule but do I just throw them in or put them in a bag? Or do I bag one and throw other in? If I just thtow them in the boil do I leave them in when transferring to fermenter because I'm not sure how I will get them out if I don't have them bagged. My head already hurts.
Second, I am already thinking about the future. My first two I plan on relatively easy and then try a bigger beer. Is there a guideline on what beer gets bulk aged in a carboy or is best to just primary them all and bottle.
Third any other advice would be appreciated as well. I have gotten two of them down sanitize and study instructions.