I am frustrated. So I will spend a few minutes venting.
I am new to brewing. I have done 5 batches so far, and am really trying to do it right. I have built my own MLT, Cooler, Kegerater, ext..
Right now I am working on switching over from extract to AG. This next brew is really designed to test the efficiency of my MLT, which I made this past weekend.
So.... I go into the LHBS today. I ask for 4lbs American 2 row.
Then I ask the guy "what do recommend for specialty grains to make an amber. I am really looking for some good red color"
He replies with an shrug and deep breath "There are tons of grains with a red color"
"okay. I am new to this and would like something that will result in a nice Amber ale."
He says " We don't just make recipes up on the fly. And we don't give out advice for recipes. Everyone likes somehting different"
Me, getting frustrated "Okay. That all makes sense. But can you still answer my question? Grain, red?"
Him "You really just need to know that stuff before you come in here"
I bought my grain and left the store. I won't be going back. Anyone else have similar experiences? I would think they would love to talk beer to a new brewer! I have spent enough money in there too, at least $600 in the last month! Oh well. Guess I will be buying my stuff online now.
I am new to brewing. I have done 5 batches so far, and am really trying to do it right. I have built my own MLT, Cooler, Kegerater, ext..
Right now I am working on switching over from extract to AG. This next brew is really designed to test the efficiency of my MLT, which I made this past weekend.
So.... I go into the LHBS today. I ask for 4lbs American 2 row.
Then I ask the guy "what do recommend for specialty grains to make an amber. I am really looking for some good red color"
He replies with an shrug and deep breath "There are tons of grains with a red color"
"okay. I am new to this and would like something that will result in a nice Amber ale."
He says " We don't just make recipes up on the fly. And we don't give out advice for recipes. Everyone likes somehting different"
Me, getting frustrated "Okay. That all makes sense. But can you still answer my question? Grain, red?"
Him "You really just need to know that stuff before you come in here"
I bought my grain and left the store. I won't be going back. Anyone else have similar experiences? I would think they would love to talk beer to a new brewer! I have spent enough money in there too, at least $600 in the last month! Oh well. Guess I will be buying my stuff online now.