Ways to make my homebrew better for less

[osagedr]

I'm a cheap bastard though so its hard...

Step 1: don't be a cheap bastard.

 

[Kmcogar]

Thanks

 

[Reaver]

I've heard this from numerous seasoned brewers lately...

#1 thing you can do to make better beer... is take care of your yeast, use quality yeast, and pitch the right amount.

#2 fermentation temperature control- as listed by other people can be done in-expensively, and see the DIY forum for ideas.

 

[bullinachinashop]

Fermentation is everything!

 

[Stankonia]

1. Drink a couple Keystone Lights --> Super Cheap

2. Drink one of your home brews --> The malt flavor and hop aroma will instantly be magnified to levels of greatness

 

[bullinachinashop]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ??????????????
Please read the thread before adding nothing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[prrriiide]

Buy a good, accurate digital thermometer. In AG brewing, temperature is everything.

 

[jonlin]

If you're not using any clarifying agents like whirlfloc or irish moss, I find that it made a tremendous difference for a pretty small per-batch cost. I've been using 1/2 tab of whirlfloc in 5gal batches.

 

[mlyday]

I use to wash my yeast from a previous batch, but recently I started taking off some of the yeast before hand. It less "dirty". I make a starter on my DIY Stirplate about 2 weeks before brewing I step it up a 2-3 times during that time. By time brew day comes around I have a load off yeast, I pour some off into a sterilyzed jar and use it next time.