Hello from Virginia, USA!

[maett.gs]

Hi everyone!

I just started home brewing this year. I started as a result of a failed experiment from my wife and started with making wine... So far I've made two wines and two beers with many more in the works! I've used a Robobrew for two of my beers and picked up a Blichmann BrewEasy 5 Gallon 120V and used that to make two more beers this past weekend. Luckily enough I have a fantastic home brew shop down the road from me and they've been absolutely awesome in helping me get set up. Looking forward to reading the forum and asking for help!

By the way, here are some pics from my brew days on Saturday and Sunday. Still trying to figure out the best way to organize everything. I think I might pick up a Command Stand from Blichmann and maybe their flow control manifold. Not sure what the benefits of the manifold are though. Any tips or suggestions are appreciated!

First day brewing. Just grabbed a table...

Second day brewing. Decided to use pallets to keep the system lower to the ground so I can mash in easier.
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Trying to cool down my wort so I could pitch yeast before going on vacation. Pardon the foot =)

Thanks!

Matt

 

[cmac62]

Dang just started brewing and you got more brewing bling than I have accumulated in the last 10. I didn't even know what a TC fitting was until I recently started stilling. LOL Enjoy the ride.

 

[Sammy86]

Welcome to the community! Looks like you jumped right in head first with all that fermentation equipment!

 

[ncbrewer]

Welcome from NC.

 

[maett.gs]

Thanks all! Definitely jump right in but don't judge me based on the equipment... someone was getting out of the hobby and gave me a huge deal - did have to drive 12 hours to pick it up though!

 

[nigoreno]

Hello and welcome

 

[bracconiere]

Dang just started brewing and you got more brewing bling than I have accumulated in the last 10. I didn't even know what a TC fitting was until I recently started stilling. LOL Enjoy the ride.

+1 & Welcome!

 

[user 298779]

Welcome buddy. Nice piece of kit ya got there! Why not show the Blichmann Therminator…..? Waiting to see a new glycol chiller addition - lol.

Cheers

 

[maett.gs]

Welcome buddy. Nice piece of kit ya got there! Why not show the Blichmann Therminator…..? Waiting to see a new glycol chiller addition - lol.

Cheers

Thanks a ton! I'm picking up a window AC unit from a friend on Wednesday so I can build a chiller!

 

[Zanatrik]

Sweet rig! They say the brewing equipment doesn't guarantee you make good beer, but it looks like this at very least gives you a pretty convenient brew day, way to go all in!

 

[maett.gs]

Thanks a ton! I got really lucky to be honest! And I have to give props to the wife for giving me permission and joining me on a multiple day drive to pick up the equipment If you have any advice, I'm all ears!

 

[Zanatrik]

hahaha, wish I did, I am very new to the hobby myself...but I have lot's of experience drinking beer, so that counts for something right!?

 

[maett.gs]

hahaha, wish I did, I am very new to the hobby myself...but I have lot's of experience drinking beer, so that counts for something right!?

It counts for everything as long as you enjoy it Looking forward to hearing about your experience brewing.

 

[T Murph]

Welcome from Alabama. I often warn new brewers about slipping down the rabbit hole of homebrewing, but in your case it's too late.

 

[maett.gs]

Welcome from Alabama. I often warn new brewers about slipping down the rabbit hole of homebrewing, but in your case it's too late.

Oh absolutely man. Wish we had talked a few weeks ago