Heya first post.

[burning2nd]

hi all, Im jon.. My wife got me a home brew kit for Christmas this year... and im in the beginning stages of research and development.

I still have some things to get i need a large kettle and some digital thermometers but other wise, Im looking at hops and barley right now.. and i dont know what amount is a good start or idea..
should i get a few pounds of each? How long or far will a Lb of hops and a LB or barley go?

Im strictly Reinheitsgebot, Hops, barley, RODI water, yeast, and im hopeing to be able to make a lager that tastes kindda like BECKs but is a little more home'y

so thanks again

 

[thehines]

Welcome, You can learn a lot on this site. Have fun with your brewing.

 

[davesrose]

For your first batches of beer, you might want to try ingredient kits. They're formulated by people who have experience brewing and will give you good results. Putting a few batches under your belt first will let you see what kind of hops you like to use regularly. One style that's easier to start off with is a California Common....it's a hybrid ale that is almost like a lager.

 

[burning2nd]

right on.... right on thats what i was gonna do anyway but im woundering about the weight... guess so i can get a good idea how much ill be going thru and what thats gonna run me.