First VA Brew Day

[clemson55]

So I started the day by checking on my hops which have been stunted by moving and being confined to a porch. They are still making a few little hops for me though. I'm hoping to have enough to dry hop a beer.

Next I went ahead and got to brewing I made a brown ale today, steeping some grains in the first pic.

The cooling went a little faster than normal, I think it was the small sink packed with ice as opposed to the large bucket I used previously. But it was a little tight in the kitchen.

 

[clemson55]

Once that was done I went ahead and got the wort in the carboy and pitched my yeast.

Then moved the carboy into the spare bathroom where its fairly cool. I already have a little bit of activity starting up. Turned out to be a pretty good day and time wise it went about as fast as ever even with it being the first time in the new place.

 

[leghorn]

Congrats on a smooth brew day, and with the new place!

Everytime I see a picture of home-grown hops, I curse myself for not getting some rhizomes last spring to try it as well.

 

[clemson55]

On to the secondary, tasted the hydro sample and it was quite tasty.

 

[JBrady]

awesome pics, I brewed today too, looks like yours went as smooth as mine. great job.