Info? - (seeking basic homebrewing resources)

[Fitz]

hi,, just wondering if anyone knows of any good info site for a beginner..have john palmers book, but was wondering if theres any other websites out there aimed at beginners..thanks

 

[ShortSnoutBrewing]

You're here!!!

 

[Evan!]

Check this site out.

 

[Liquidicem]

Check this site out.

Nice! I would suggest the same thing. Spend some time looking around and searching. There is a ton of valuable information here.

 

[Revvy]

Read all the stickies in the beginner's forum to start, there's a ton of good info there. ANd just lurk on some of the threads and ask questions. This the best resource there is, and MOST of us are really nice and helpful!

 

[pickles]

+1 This Is The Best Resource

 

[Bobby_M]

Filling out your location info would increase the chance of finding a local mentor also.

 

[Eves]

Read all the stickies in the beginner's forum to start, there's a ton of good info there. ANd just lurk on some of the threads and ask questions. This the best resource there is, and MOST of us are really nice and helpful!

I must agree about reading the stickies. Seems like half the questions I have are answered just by reading them.

 

[Chriso]

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=7909
-Read each link on that page.

http://howtobrew.com/intro.html
-Also read this at least twice. And bookmark it, and re-read it whenever needed.

 

[malkore]

since you have palmer's book, read it. its great information, and its written with a 'noob' learning curve in mind.

stay out of the all grain chapters at first until you have a basic grasp of brewing.

 

[videoman]

Palmer's book was instrumental for me in grasping the concepts. A very good worthwhile read. Do a handfull of extract kits to get some homebrew in your fridge and learn the basics... and keep checking out this forum... an excellent resource.

 

[scinerd3000]

northernbrewer.com's forum is decent. this is bar none the best place on the web

 

[Dr_Deathweed]

+1 to this being the best resource on the web. Read all the stickies in the Beginners forum, then read them again. If you have any further questions, Try a quick search. If you still have something bugging you, or just need a reassuring RDWHAHB, feel free to ask

 

[GloHoppa]

+1 on this place. I act like a hotshot to my non brewing friends just from what ive read here!

 

[Schlenkerla]

+1 on this place. I act like a hotshot to my non brewing friends just from what ive read here!

That's a no $hitter. Most of my HB club ask me when they have questions.

Just the other day a bud said he'd love to find a Black Sheep Ale Clone. The next morning I found Yoopers thread and sent it too him!!!

:rockin:

 

[Professor Frink]

You really can't do any better than here. Unlike many other forums out there, people here genuinely want to help and there is a great sense of comraderie.

 

[Chriso]

It's true, this place has turned me into one of the Brew Guru's both at work and in my club. You don't think about it all the time, but when you stop and look, this place has a broader range of topics covered in depth than I think almost any other single resource.

 

[MN_Jay]

Even though this site is my daily stop, I've also found youtube to be invaluable. Reading procedures is one thing, watching it done is another. I'd do a youtube search and start watching videos. One more thing is if you are going to order a brew kit, then midwest brewing has a fantastic free dvd they can send you if you order a kit that is very detailed and informative on extract brewing, all grain brewing and even wine making.

 

[Jester369]

I've also found youtube to be invaluable. Reading procedures is one thing, watching it done is another. I'd do a youtube search and start watching videos. O

Just be careful - some of those videos teach some pretty questionable techniques.

 

[EvilTOJ]

I'm not sure what you mean, Jester. Sweeping dry yeast off the filthy garage floor with bird feathers is a perfectly cromulent way to pitch your yeast!

 

[Revvy]

I'm not sure what you mean, Jester. Sweeping dry yeast off the filthy garage floor with bird feathers is a perfectly cromulent way to pitch your yeast!

Only if you'r making this;

To make Cock-Ale.

Take eight gallons of Ale, take a Cock and boil him well; then take four pounds of Raisins of the Sun well stoned, two or three Nutmegs, three or four flakes of Mace, half a pound of Dates; beat these all in a Mortar, and put to them two quarts of the best Sack: and when the Ale hath done working, put these in, and stop it close six or seven days, and then bottle it, and a month after you may drink it.

Didja know that one theory of the origin of the word "cocktail" comes from the above drink?

 

[Jester369]

I'm not sure what you mean, Jester. Sweeping dry yeast off the filthy garage floor with bird feathers is a perfectly cromulent way to pitch your yeast!

Well of course I wasn't referring to that video series

 

[Chriso]

I avoid YouTube unless the video is posted by Bobby_M, Yuri_Rage, or EdWort. Or John Edwards' speech. Wait. That's not beer.

 

[EvilTOJ]

three or four flakes of Mace?

 

[nealf]

I would definitely recommend some of the more popular podcasts. Basic Brewing Radio and Basic Brewing Video. The Brewing Network's Jamil Show is another excellent resource; and the Sunday Session is entertaining, with bits and pieces of information every once in a while.

 

[Revvy]

three or four flakes of Mace?

How the heck do you fit all those ingredients inside one of these?

and none of these dates are a half pound

 

[Schlenkerla]

Good thing you didn't get this one confused?