Greetings from Germany

[KatjesMitFett]

Hello everyone my name is Yannic, I'm 23 years old and just recently started lurking around this amazing forum and thought now would be a good time to leave an introduction here. I'm super new to homebrewing, in fact I didn't even brew anything just yet but I am in the process of gathering some basic equipment for small batch BIAB. So far just researching about this hobby was a blast and I'm sure once I get some brews under my belt it will be even more exciting. I'm happy to have found this community and if you allow me to be one of your members would like to stay here throughout my brewing career

Cheers everyone and have a great weekend!

 

[Johow]

Hey Yannic, nice to have you here. This is a great place to learn about brewing as there are many knowledgeable brewers here. A lot of great Brewers in Germany too or so I hear! So let us know how that first brewday goes...

 

[iijakii]

Herzlich wilkommen.

 

[unionrdr]

Welcome from the Great Lakes Region! There's lots of recipes & help to be had here. Foodie stuff, bbq, wine, mead, etc...all under one roof!

 

[gspot]

Gruß, Yannich! Wo wohnst du? Ich habe zwei Jahre in der Nähe von Düsseldorf gewohnt. Deswegen bin ich großer Fan von Altbier und Kölsch (und Weizen und Bock usw)! Was für eins willst du am Anfang brauen?

 

[KatjesMitFett]

Thanks for the warm welcome
I live in the south, near Stuttgart. Düsseldorf (and Köln) isn't too far from here but in my region the predominant beer style is Weizen. I like Kölsch too though!
I will start out with the EdWort's home Pale Ale and a SMaSH with Cascase and a still undecided Malt variety Recommendations are welcome, I'm leaning towards Pilsner malt although I would find it interesting to use the 2row from the haus Pale Ale to experience the flavor without other malt additions.

 

[ChefRex]

Herzlich wilkommen.

What he said

 

[iijakii]

Thanks for the warm welcome
I live in the south, near Stuttgart. Düsseldorf (and Köln) isn't too far from here but in my region the predominant beer style is Weizen. I like Kölsch too though!
I will start out with the EdWort's home Pale Ale and a SMaSH with Cascase and a still undecided Malt variety Recommendations are welcome, I'm leaning towards Pilsner malt although I would find it interesting to use the 2row from the haus Pale Ale to experience the flavor without other malt additions.

Lovely area. I spent a few weeks last year on either side of you, Offenbach-Hundheim to Munich. Although I spent most of my time drinking Bits and Schwarzbier instead of Weizen!

Definitely time to brew some IPAs and other hoppy beers not too common there!

 

[RedlegEd]

Hallo KatjesMitFett! Welcome to the hobby/obsession. I've also spent many years in Germany, and my mom's from Österreich, so I have a special appreciation for the wonderful biers in Bavaria and Austria. You should have no problem getting good malts in Germany since many of the large European malsters are German (Weyermann, Avangard, Malteurop, etc.) Your challenge will be to select a style to brew. Pilsen, Pale Ale, and Munich are some of my favorite base malts. A SMaSH is a good place to start, and will let you experiment with the different flavors the malt and hops provide. Don't forget the yeast! The type of yeast you use will also have a big impact on the flavor and strength of your beer. This is a great forum to pose questions and learn. Don't forget this is a hobby, and you should enjoy the time you spend doing it. In the words of Charlie Papazian, "relax, don't worry, have a homebrew!"

 

[gspot]

I live in the south, near Stuttgart. [...] I will start out with the EdWort's home Pale Ale and a SMaSH

That's a beautiful area of the country. My dad was stationed in Karlsruhe when I was a baby and I've been back as an adult. I always find it interesting to meet a German homebrewer. With so many good beers available in your country it seems somehow unnecessary unless you just like the brewing process.

I (and many, many others here) have made EdWort's Haus Pale. It's a great beer. I even used it as a base for an IPA just by upping all the ingredient amounts, and it turned out delicious.

Best of luck with your brewing!

 

[Cyclman]

Welcome to the hobby, and the group, from Colorado

I love brewing German styles, you just have to learn patience.

 

[ruger988]

Thanks for the warm welcome
I live in the south, near Stuttgart. Düsseldorf (and Köln) isn't too far from here

I was stationed not far from you for four years. (09-13) In Baumholder, close to Idar-Oberstein/Ramstein beautiful place to be! Welcome.

 

[shelly_belly]

Welcome. Great choice on Haus Pale Ale - that was my first beer also. For a SMASH I recommend Marris Otter. It's very delicious. Although, German Pilsner malt is very good too. I lived in Mainz from 74-77. It was a great time. Are you related to Fred Ferkel?

 

[KatjesMitFett]

With so many good beers available in your country it seems somehow unnecessary unless you just like the brewing process.

Very true although I have to say that many people (at least in my surroundings) don't really appreciate the whole spectrum of German beer varieties. Many just stick to something they like and are rather hesitant with trying new stuff (sounds like Germany hmm ) So when I came across an actual craft beer (and it wasn't even something crazy revolutionary, it really struck me how different a beer actually can taste. If I have the opportunity to make beer throughout this hobby that hits me with the same joy of discovering new flavors, I guess it will be well worth the time, effort and money.

I was stationed not far from you for four years. (09-13) In Baumholder, close to Idar-Oberstein/Ramstein beautiful place to be! Welcome.

Beautiful place indeed, hope you also had a chance to try some wines from the Rhine region

Welcome. Great choice on Haus Pale Ale - that was my first beer also. For a SMASH I recommend Marris Otter. It's very delicious. Although, German Pilsner malt is very good too. I lived in Mainz from 74-77. It was a great time. Are you related to Fred Ferkel?

Thanks for the recommendation, Marris Otter is definitely high on my list for a SMaSH brew. Can't say I'm related to Fred Ferkel but we certainly are great friends

Definitely time to brew some IPAs and other hoppy beers not too common there!

Absolutely! I find IPA's to be super interesting and once I got some 'basic' brews under my belt that style will certainly come next.

Don't forget the yeast! [...]. This is a great forum to pose questions and learn. Don't forget this is a hobby, and you should enjoy the time you spend doing it. In the words of Charlie Papazian, "relax, don't worry, have a homebrew!"

Yes, I've already seen quite an amount of yeast strains that I am eager to work and make experiences with. For starters though I'll stick to S-05 and Danstar
And you are right about a hobby to be enjoyed. In fact I'm not planning to brew for the sake of providing me and my surroundings with beer but because I enjoy doing and producing stuff with my hands. Same goes for cooking or maybe growing vegetables



Again, thank you very much for the warm welcome, already I'm sure I've come to the right place

 

[RedlegEd]

IMO, you can't go wrong with US-05. It's a great yeast that attenuates well and is fairly neutral in its flavor contribution, so it's a good choice for a SMaSH when you really want to focus on the malt & hop flavors. Once you have an idea what you like, you can vary the yeast to see what magic they do. From personal experience, I'd recommend fermenting at the lower recommended temperature range of the yeast for a "cleaner" tasting beer. It might take a little longer for primary to finish, but it will be worth the extra time.

 

[jcav]

Welcome from sunny Florida! This is an awesome place to come to get your beer/brewing related questions answered, by good people that have done this before at all levels. They just opened up a "Hofbräuhaus " restaurant in St. Petersburg not to long ago which is the next county South of me, and I am looking forward to sampling their amazing German beers that they are famous for!

John