Over Thinking Brewing?!

Slappy White · May 8, 2008

I am still pretty much a noob myself, and wanted to add that I did (close to

) the same thing as you did before I brewed my first batch. Things will become so much clearer when you actual get in there and brew. At least that is what happened for me. Good Luck

Honey Brown....nice choice....let us know how it is going

virginiawolf · May 3, 2011

Hi Scooch, You got some great brewers interested in your post some build up. I was on other spectrum a bit. I brewed with a friend then taught myself as I brewed. I read during fermentation

I would figure out answers after I had questions at times
These are good temps to start brewing

It's funny whenever I brew I get a fever for it. I get things clean and organized all I want to do is brew. It seems like each brew I refine my techniques. I'm always trying to speed things up or make brewing easier. Last time I had the fever I brewed 3 batches had 30 gallons in carboys. Some batches are tastier than others but in general I would agree with a statement my friend said," Homebrews the Best!" Part of what I like about brewing is that there really isn't much in the way of limits and the recipes are endless.
I remember brewing in December and the power went out the night I brewed and my carboy temp dropped really low. Another time I made a batch thinking it was light in color. I instinctively ground up a pound of 60 L and some chocolate and threw it in. It turned out I left some of the grains I milled at the brew shop in the trunk. My brown ale that time I re named a pale

Another time the smack pack yeast I bought was dead and didnt expand and I had to let the wort sit longer than anticipated and buy yeast from a different shop. Another time I made a raspberry beer and it taught me the lesson of needing a blow off tube. I thought I was ultra prepared to make mead until a swarm of honeybees came into my basement. I cant imagine brewing without curveballs. I'd imagine there will be some no matter how much you plan.
Heres a post on the sight you might like I related to it
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f14/worst-experience-home-brewing-106734/

I'm looking forward to hearing how smooth it goes for you and how pleased you are with the results. I agree with you that the homebrew community in general and folks on this site to be specific are awesome! Try adding some honey to your recipes  Good Luck!
Virginia Wolf

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reim0027 · May 3, 2011

I understand wanting to have everything go perfectly, wanting to do it well. If you're like me, your first batch will be anything but.

You can study all you want, but, that pales in comparison to the actual experience. You may find you don't need some of your equipment. You may find you need more equipment. Actually, that last sentence is an absolute.

But, use experience as another teacher, a guide.

You asked why we (I) brew. I do it for the planning, execution, and sampling. Basically, the full spectrum.

TL;DR - do a batch. Use it to learn, and fine tune your process.