Hello from NC

NC_redcock · Jan 6, 2014

I have recently decided that I would like to try brewing my own beer, did a google search and found y'all. I know nothing about making beer but I am really good at drinking it. Hoping to find some tips to make my attempts successful. I am armed with a BOP, (big ol pot) and a prepackaged starter kit made by BSG, (I think). I also purchased a 6 gallon glass carboy and airlock. I know there is other stuff I'll need so if there is a how to for newbs on here I'd appreciate pointing me to it so I can do the appropriate amount of research before starting.

Rockn_M · Jan 6, 2014

You've come to the right place!

Best thing you can do is read, read and read some more. Once your comfortable start making some kits. I started with a Mr. Beer and moved to kits from Austin Homebrew Supply and a little over a year later I'll do All Grain.

A good book to read is "How to Brew" by John Palmer.

Welcome to a great hobby.

ineedit · Jan 6, 2014

Welcome. From Concord NC myself. Good luck on your first batch. Don't stress on things like I did starting out. It's only beer.

Ashevillebrew · Jan 7, 2014

Just starting myself. hello from Asheville. I just got accepted into the schools brewing, fermentation, and distillation program at the college up here. One of the only colleges giving a degree in this in the country! Trying to learn as much as I can right now

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NC_redcock · Jan 9, 2014

Beer is bubbling away, I have read quite a bit and also have quite a bit of experience in distillation so I didn't figure it would be too difficult for one of these kits, probably gonna have to attempt an all grain instead of the prepacked stuff pretty quick...