rtyler8140
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I've been wanting to get into homebrewing for awhile now, but couldn't justify spending the money. I thought that kegging was the only way to go and didn't have the space or the money. Well my wife surprised me for valentines by buying me a Brewers Best starter kit. She works at a consignment shop in town and got the kit for $25. It was dusty, but had never been used. Anywho I bought a few extra items and an Irish Red Ale kit from Midwest. I stopped by my local homebrew shop and he gave me a case of bottles. I guess people bring bottles in to him all the time so he keeps them out back to give to his customers. I'll go back in a week or so and get another case. Everything I ordered from Midwest came in today, so I figured I'd give it a whirl. I think it went pretty well for my first time. Had 2 boil overs, but once I got the flame adjusted right it was smooth sailing. I'm just glad I was on the deck and not in the kitchen on the wife's new stove!
Brew kettle set-up. 30qt Turkey fryer from Wal-Mart
Mixing in the extract
Cooling in the sink. Took an hour to get down to 76 degrees that includes running to the store to get ice.
Hydrometer reading @ 76 degrees. Kit called for 1.042 to 1.046 OG.
Put to bed for the next few days in the primary. Bought a better bottle for secondary.
I'm glad I was able to find the site. I have been lurking for quite a while trying to glean some knowledge, I can't wait to taste the payoff!
Brew kettle set-up. 30qt Turkey fryer from Wal-Mart
Mixing in the extract
Cooling in the sink. Took an hour to get down to 76 degrees that includes running to the store to get ice.
Hydrometer reading @ 76 degrees. Kit called for 1.042 to 1.046 OG.
Put to bed for the next few days in the primary. Bought a better bottle for secondary.
I'm glad I was able to find the site. I have been lurking for quite a while trying to glean some knowledge, I can't wait to taste the payoff!