Hi from Portland

[Beertlejuice]

Hey everyone, new brewer here just hoping to gain a little insight about the brewing process, what works, what doesn't, etc. because theres just something more satisfying about making your own anything and I love beer.

Some of my favorites are:

Stone- Arrogrant Bastard
Stone- Double Bastard
Ninkasi- Tricerihops
Deschutes- Black Butte Porter

and I'm always up for reccomendations.

Well, I should probably get back to work so I guess thats it.
See you all on the forums.

 

[progmac]

this is all you really need for a while:
http://www.howtobrew.com/

the whole book is on the site, although it is an older edition

 

[dtgrdn]

Greetings Beertlejuice! Another Portlander here. I've found that this site rocks!!! Searching will find answers to almost all questions. And if you can't find the answer, just ask, there is a wealth of knowledge here!

 

[Beertlejuice]

this is all you really need for a while:
http://www.howtobrew.com/

the whole book is on the site, although it is an older edition

Thanks for that link. Looks like it has plenty of information to get me started and teach me about the process

Greetings Beertlejuice! Another Portlander here. I've found that this site rocks!!! Searching will find answers to almost all questions. And if you can't find the answer, just ask, there is a wealth of knowledge here!

Ya I've noticed theres a ton of info on here. And Portland's great I just moved here about a year ago and while I could live without the rain, the people here are great and so is the beer.

 

[Cyclman]

Welcome to the hobby, and the group, from CO.

I have drunk many craft beers for many years, and Deschutes the Abyss on tap in Portland blew my mind.

 

[progmac]

i was thinking about your post and i have one more thought to share.

when you are planning your first 5 or 6 batches, try to create a good, drinkable, basic beer. i think a nice amber similar to fat tire is the perfect place to start.

in fact, any of the american pale ale styles are great beers to start with. these 'basic beers' are sort of like checkers. easy to learn and a lifelong pursuit to master:
http://www.bjcp.org/2008styles/style10.php

if you aren't familiar with the bjcp styles (as linked above), it is basically a style guide and how we homebrewers stay organized and communicate what we are brewing and drinking