stratslinger said:I'd consider extract with steeping grains or partial mash before going whole hog into all grain.
What equipment do you have so far, and what exactly are you looking to accomplish with any next step you might take?
homebrewdad said:Depends on how big of steps you want to take.
You could try an extract recipe with specialty grains, as opposed to an extract kit. This would give you some experience in measuring a bit more before you dive into all grain. A baby step, but still a step.
Also, I thnk that a lot of people would agree that a partial mash would be the next real step after extract brewing. Sure, you can jump right into all grain, but a couple of partial mash recipes would allow you to develop some needed skills while still have some DME to fall back on in case you don't get all of your conversions right... also, you don't need all of the extra gear to do a partial mash.
lumpher said:you always need a second fermenter. most good beers ( i did say most - exceptions include wheats, milds, etc ) take a while to ferment and age, and it's good to have multiple fermenters to keep a pipeline going. many of us have 5, 6, or even 10 fermenters. i personally have 6. partial mash is a good next baby step to get the feel for grain
I did steep grains. Up to 165 temp for 15 min then added my dry malt extract that had my bittering hops in it at the start of my boil. Then 45 mins in I added flavoring hops and Spanish moss. Then 5 mins added aroma hops (in my ipa) great beer. I was thanking partial mash with a second fermenter would help for even better beer.
Pilgarlic said:It seems unanimous that "the next step" is toward all-grain. I'm not at all convinced that altering the process by which you create wort is the next step. It depends. Are you satisfied with your yeast culturing and pitching rates? Do you have good fermentation temp control? If not, you're likely to see greater immediate improvement by making one of these the next step.
It seems unanimous that "the next step" is toward all-grain. I'm not at all convinced that altering the process by which you create wort is the next step. It depends. Are you satisfied with your yeast culturing and pitching rates? Do you have good fermentation temp control? If not, you're likely to see greater immediate improvement by making one of these the next step.
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