is there a thing as too much too soon?

[doornumber3]

I'm super new, 1st batch still fermenting and i'm ready to brew again this weekend. I actually want to brew every weekend now:rockin:

But it brings up a valid question. Am I starting off too much too soon. Should i be waiting for beers to complete and taste and then adjust my style or just keep going. I know I made a few mistakes in the first one and plan on moving that to a secondary today as well (I know it's a huge debate but I'm doing it for clarity and my friend I brew with really wants to move it to secondary)

thoughts on brewing too much too soon. I don't think i can brew enough to get my feet wet but it does bring up a valid question. Thoughts?

Thanks,

 

[Matt3989]

Nope... Brew away. Just be sure to read/research, try to find some area of your brew day you can improve each time (whether it's a new technique you learned or a way to make things smoother).

having multiple batches going helps give you some patience with the ones that still need time...

 

[jmcquesten]

I'm super new, 1st batch still fermenting and i'm ready to brew again this weekend. I actually want to brew every weekend now:rockin:

But it brings up a valid question. Am I starting off too much too soon. Should i be waiting for beers to complete and taste and then adjust my style or just keep going. I know I made a few mistakes in the first one and plan on moving that to a secondary today as well (I know it's a huge debate but I'm doing it for clarity and my friend I brew with really wants to move it to secondary)

thoughts on brewing too much too soon. I don't think i can brew enough to get my feet wet but it does bring up a valid question. Thoughts?

Thanks,

Go ahead and brew again. I just wouldn't try making the same beer you already have until you've tried it. If you're reading this forum, chances are you'll learn a lot in between batches that can be applied the next time. If you wait until the first is done, you'll be out by the time the next batch is drinkable.

 

[doornumber3]

Thanks. I'm definitely not doing the same. Today i'm trying a citrus IPA. I'm still doing extract recipes until i'm comfortable and then going to move to making the mash.

 

[stevo4361]

I'd only suggest to keep really good notes on your brewing schedule, ingredients, ect so when you drink the really good ones you remember what's in the recipe.

 

[Bensiff]

Its good to brew plenty up front. If you don't you will run out of homebrew and wish you had brewed your next batch sooner. It also gives you the opportunity to get the process down while your mistakes are still fresh in your head. I don't know that secondaries are much a debate anymore, they really have limited use and benefit while the negatives are far greater. I would highly encourage you to crumple up those HBS directions and just let that beer sit on the yeast for a few more weeks and put your focus on brewing your next batch.

 

[mikescooling]

Its good to brew plenty up front. If you don't you will run out of homebrew and wish you had brewed your next batch sooner. It also gives you the opportunity to get the process down while your mistakes are still fresh in your head. I don't know that secondaries are much a debate anymore, they really have limited use and benefit while the negatives are far greater. I would highly encourage you to crumple up those HBS directions and just let that beer sit on the yeast for a few more weeks and put your focus on brewing your next batch.

This man know it!! those yeast are working hard for weeks to make your beer better, so let em work. IMHO if you keep your beer simple like APA, you will have an easer time picking up bad tasts. If it's a monkey-ass-mango it may just tast like monkey & ass.

 

[beergolf]

Brew away..

I brewed 4 batches before I even tasted my first. Getting a good pipeline going makes waiting for brews to age and carb up much easier.

 

[william_shakes_beer]

In the beginning I identified 3 styles that I'd like to explore. I do 4 weeks primary and 4 weeks bottle conditioning, and I brew every 4 weeks. That means by the time I'm ready to sample batch 1, I am also ready to rebrew it with adjustments. Of course now, I have so many "favorites" that I seldome get a chance to try something new, after satisfying all the rebrew requests. But, that's OK.

 

[mjaadland]

Just be sure you have the equipment stock needed to keep the process going with out rushing things. Fermenters, and empty bottles, stock them up. The last thing you want to do is rush the fermenting process or drink green beer to get the needed equipment for your next brew day.

Matt

 

[olz431]

If you have the income, why not?! I started in January and have done a batch every weekend. I loaded up on better bottles and I try to keep them full. Once you get a steady supply of beer being made you can male bigger better beers as you will have other batches occupying your time and you can let a batch or two age for a while.

 

[Malty_Dog]

Good thread, and now I'm encouraged to get brewing again this weekend. I have a lot of beer coming to me in the next month or so, but friends will enjoy also and I have upped my intake (to 1 per day on avg). Been saving bottles and bought a couple cases worth also. Think I'll do a 2.5 gal batch, maybe utilize that Mr Beer fermenter again.

 

[doornumber3]

i'm fairly lucky. Me and a good friend brew together and the cost is split up......I have no problem spending money on it (right now, but wife is pregnant and due with our 2nd daughter) and either does he.....Today we are getting 2 more carboys and another hydrometer and temp sticks for fermenting. I did get 2 coolers this morning and am making swamp coolers out of them. Can't wait for my new pot and immersion cooler which unfortunately are delayed in shipping and won't make it for this afternoons brewing.

Thanks everyone. I know the benefits of staying in primary but my friend loves secondary. We are doing one his way and then today is my way i think and we'll see what we like better.

 

[Shred]

No way! I started in December and I'm on 5 different, custom brews and a wine. Go nuts! It's all about research and learning. Good brew software, activity in the forums and a helpful LHBS are priceless.

 

[dadshomebrewing]

I'm super new, 1st batch still fermenting and i'm ready to brew again this weekend. I actually want to brew every weekend now:rockin:

But it brings up a valid question. Am I starting off too much too soon. Should i be waiting for beers to complete and taste and then adjust my style or just keep going. I know I made a few mistakes in the first one and plan on moving that to a secondary today as well (I know it's a huge debate but I'm doing it for clarity and my friend I brew with really wants to move it to secondary)

thoughts on brewing too much too soon. I don't think i can brew enough to get my feet wet but it does bring up a valid question. Thoughts?

Thanks,

there is absolutely no such thing as too much anything when it comes to home brewing. the more frequently you brew the more you learn, and the better it gets re-enforced.

when i'm home i brew at least once a week, partly because it's fun, and partly because it's how i remember stuff from week to week.

the big-batch guys may have a different view, but as a one gallon brewer a batch a week is perfect for me.

 

[eric19312]

+1 to building the pipeline to help you be patient while waiting for your beer to age. In one of the "when is it ready threads" somebody said once you have 60 gallons of beer in the house patience is easy. That has become my goal.

It is not easy - like filling a bucket with a hole in it, but by tomorrow I expect to be at 47 gal, after I'm done brewing my 22nd 5 gal batch...

 

[Retire2016]

In between big batches (extract) I conduct serious ~hic~ research by getting variety packs to expand my experience with styles, and because I need more bottles! I've started brewing 1+ gallon batches as well with BIAB, so I can experiment with AG and see what I want to make for future big batches.