maddcow
Well-Known Member
Hey Yall,
Im new to the homebrew universe and wanted to introduce myself. I got the idea to brew my own beer almost a month ago when i found a "how to" online. I brewed 2 weeks ago today and have been reading this forum for exactly 2 weeks, ever since my wort entered the fermentor. I wish I would have done more research beforehand but Im glad I found this place when I did. If I hadn't, my beer would have been bottled a week ago, and I would think that my beer would be done today. Ive been ninja lurking for 2 weeks and decided it was time for my first post. I dont have hydrometer readings because I dont have a hydrometer. The instructions I used were very basic and I didnt even know that hydrometers existed til 2-3 days after brew day. My LHBS is about 70-80 miles away so just winging it this time around (This includes my methlab like set up, lol). I travel by my LHBS once a month so I will definitely pick up a few things next time Im by. So now for my beer. This is a 2.5 gallon batch
American Pale Ale
8oz 40L caramel malt (steeped at 155 for 30min)
3lbs Light DME
3/4 oz Cascade (60min)
1/2 oz Amarillo (10 min)
SafeAle 05
That ingredient combo was from direction from my LHBS. Its been 2 weeks and I am looking to bottle later this week. I go on vacation this weekend til next weekend so I figure its the best time. I dont have any direct questions at the moment but would love to hear what yall think. Or any suggestions that yall have for me for the future (or now). Im new to this so any advice of any kind is appreciated.
Thanks :rockin:
Im new to the homebrew universe and wanted to introduce myself. I got the idea to brew my own beer almost a month ago when i found a "how to" online. I brewed 2 weeks ago today and have been reading this forum for exactly 2 weeks, ever since my wort entered the fermentor. I wish I would have done more research beforehand but Im glad I found this place when I did. If I hadn't, my beer would have been bottled a week ago, and I would think that my beer would be done today. Ive been ninja lurking for 2 weeks and decided it was time for my first post. I dont have hydrometer readings because I dont have a hydrometer. The instructions I used were very basic and I didnt even know that hydrometers existed til 2-3 days after brew day. My LHBS is about 70-80 miles away so just winging it this time around (This includes my methlab like set up, lol). I travel by my LHBS once a month so I will definitely pick up a few things next time Im by. So now for my beer. This is a 2.5 gallon batch
American Pale Ale
8oz 40L caramel malt (steeped at 155 for 30min)
3lbs Light DME
3/4 oz Cascade (60min)
1/2 oz Amarillo (10 min)
SafeAle 05
That ingredient combo was from direction from my LHBS. Its been 2 weeks and I am looking to bottle later this week. I go on vacation this weekend til next weekend so I figure its the best time. I dont have any direct questions at the moment but would love to hear what yall think. Or any suggestions that yall have for me for the future (or now). Im new to this so any advice of any kind is appreciated.
Thanks :rockin: