UrbanBrew
Well-Known Member
Just wanted to stop by and say hello before I start picking your brains. Iv'e been lurking around for a few days. There is lots of good knowledge here and must say the hospitality and camaraderie on this forum is very refreshing. I also a grow a few bonsais and the people on those forums can be 
....... anyway moving on.
A few years back I ran a few batches of wine, but life slowed that train down. I am familiar with the tools but I am trying to learn all the beer terminology.
I have been wanting to try beer for a while. A few weeks ago I was at my sons Taekwondo school talking to another parent that is neck deep into beer brewing and decided to give it a try.
luckily there is a LHBS about 15 minutes from me. I bought a kit and decided on the Muntons Nut Brown Ale as my first batch. But in true fashion I had to make things complicated and decided I wanted to try a few small 1-2 gallon batches first to give me a good idea of the process. Plus, 1 gallon jugs are cheaper then carboys and will allow me to run a few different kinds.
I headed back to the store and picked up a Mr. Beer Weizenbier and some WLP300 or 320. Simple I know, but effective.
I started it last Wednesday night and let it ferment in a 5 gallon carboy. This Wednesday I racked it out into a 1 gallon jug (totally unnecessary I know), again just to the the feel of the process. Now it's hanging out in the 65 degree garage conditioning. I sampled some of it while taking the SG and must say it was surprisingly good. Even my non beer drinking wife found it tasty. If my brew pot comes in today I might go on and do the Nut Brown this weekend. I also have my eye on that Blood Orange Hef. recipe. I will let you all know how my 1 gal. Hef. turns out.
Cheers,
:fro: Randy :fro:
Think I should have put this in the introduction thread. Please move if possible.
....... anyway moving on.A few years back I ran a few batches of wine, but life slowed that train down. I am familiar with the tools but I am trying to learn all the beer terminology.
I have been wanting to try beer for a while. A few weeks ago I was at my sons Taekwondo school talking to another parent that is neck deep into beer brewing and decided to give it a try.
luckily there is a LHBS about 15 minutes from me. I bought a kit and decided on the Muntons Nut Brown Ale as my first batch. But in true fashion I had to make things complicated and decided I wanted to try a few small 1-2 gallon batches first to give me a good idea of the process. Plus, 1 gallon jugs are cheaper then carboys and will allow me to run a few different kinds.
I headed back to the store and picked up a Mr. Beer Weizenbier and some WLP300 or 320. Simple I know, but effective.
I started it last Wednesday night and let it ferment in a 5 gallon carboy. This Wednesday I racked it out into a 1 gallon jug (totally unnecessary I know), again just to the the feel of the process. Now it's hanging out in the 65 degree garage conditioning. I sampled some of it while taking the SG and must say it was surprisingly good. Even my non beer drinking wife found it tasty. If my brew pot comes in today I might go on and do the Nut Brown this weekend. I also have my eye on that Blood Orange Hef. recipe. I will let you all know how my 1 gal. Hef. turns out.
Cheers,
:fro: Randy :fro:
Think I should have put this in the introduction thread. Please move if possible.
