Getting discouraged

[Minky]

The protein in the wheat will probably have more effect on the cloudiness, which is acceptable. Hefeweizens should use Noble hops and American Wheat beers shouldn't have the clove and banana flavors of Hefeweizen yeast.

It could be that the protein would cause more cloudiness, and a little protein haze is acceptable in a hefeweizen, but I was commenting on the use of wheat as a steeping grain. It will not convert without a mash. I thought it might be a good idea to make newbiegirl aware of the fact that there are grains that may be steeped, and there are grains that should be mashed.

Starch is NOT acceptable in beer.

 

[RCBIV]

I bought this book before I started brewing. I read most of it — to the point where I was comfortable to give it a go — and now thumb through it when I need to. This book literally has everything you need to know about brewing. It's the perfect place to start.

I also bought this book, which seems to be a little less complex, but still has a ton of great information in it. Read both, understand both and you should be ready to go.

 

[Atonk]

Someone puts girl in the name and the dogs come running. jeeze...

Ha! Cracked me up. The watermelon and mint sounds interesting.