first brew!

[showtime24]

i am doing my first brew today, we are doing brewers best belgian tripel. im pretty stoked but nervous at the same time ;o)

ive been "lurking" on this board for a few weeks and think I should be able to handle it.

any tips or advice?

 

[Locorcr]

Well since i'm just going to buy my first set up today can not give advice but wanted to wish luck....

 

[showtime24]

lol thanks, i bought my setup last weekend and it has been killing me to get started

 

[rwinzing]

Best advise is try not to stress to much. Ensure everything is clean and ENJOY the process.

Watch for boil overs, ensure you reach your proper temp. prior to pitching your yeast and don't get hung up if your airlock isn't bubbling as quick as you would like.

Try to have a plan of what step is next and prepare. It's not a hard process but can seem it.

Good luck, enjoy and if a few short weeks you will be enjoying the fruits of your labor.

 

[khiddy]

Welcome, Jacksonville! Good luck on the brew!

Advice: don't start drinking until your new beer is in the fermenter. Then crack open a cold one to celebrate!

 

[showtime24]

Welcome, Jacksonville! Good luck on the brew!

Advice: don't start drinking until your new beer is in the fermenter. Then crack open a cold one to celebrate!

lol i was debating on that

 

[Marko73]

Congrats and Welcome!

Two things: Take good notes and have a good time!

 

[Lmuggs]

Congrats on your first brew! Like others have said.. Just take it easy and have fun. Thats what this obcession, ahem.. I mean hobby, is all about.

There will most certainly be things that you will screw up, didn't account for or wish you did a little differently.... but in the end you will have beer and it will be your creation. And as you keep making batches, you will learn and progress and refine your technique. Good luck