Maiden voyage

[newtobrew1981]

Hi all I've been lurking around for a while now and I have been putting together a three vessel system for about a year now. Finally completed the build of the system and going to taking it out on its maiden voyage for the first time. Looking for suggestions of first beer. Also forgot to mention I'm a first time all grain brewer as well. Cheers I will post some pics later.

 

[Cascadesrunner]

I would go with a style that you are familiar with, but before that I would put this system through its paces with just water first. That will give you an idea of what your inputs need to be based on boil off, dead space, etc. Making sure you come out close to where you expected is a component to quality and repeatability.

Also throw a pic up if you like, we all enjoy that!

 

[newtobrew1981]

I've done a practice run with water. waiting on some days off for brew

 

[beermanpete]

A SMaSH pale or blonde ale is about as easy as they come. Have you given your water source and treatment any thought?

 

[newtobrew1981]

I'm going with ro water and doing additions

 

[AJinJacksonville]

Wow...what a way to start...haha. I agree with Cascades...do a style you know, so you have a standard or basis of comparison. My first truly experimental batch was a steam beer...had never heard of it...so I tried Anchor Steam and then tried to make a clone to see if I could nail the taste/style. Good luck!