jasejase Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 mmm pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SneakyFast Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Thats funny... i had it in my cart on amazon... waiting for your recommendation first! ordered. It gets perfect reviews... 200 times. lol Im sure that one will do fine! thanks Great book. Laid out well and very concise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiskeyTango Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Here is a free online (older version) of the book...this will have everything you need to get started... http://www.howtobrew.com/intro.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Users seabass07 Posted July 18, 2012 Mega Users Share Posted July 18, 2012 I also used howtobrew.com and read a lot of info on homebrewtalk.com. If you can sort through the misinformation, then it's a great resource. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiskeyTango Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 I also used howtobrew.com and read a lot of info on homebrewtalk.com. If you can sort through the misinformation, then it's a great resource. This is key... They do have a good recipe DB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWSPECB Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Any recs? I think this is the one I read and I really liked it! Easy read and good info. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0937381888/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1342639075&sr=8-1 I'll double check when I get home later tonight to make sure that's the one. I lied. This is the one I read. [ame=http://www.amazon.com/Illustrated-Guide-Brewing-Beer-Comprehensive/dp/1616089172/ref=sr_1_28?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1342650578&sr=1-28&keywords=brewing+beer]Amazon.com: The Illustrated Guide to Brewing Beer: A Comprehensive Handboook of Beginning Home Brewing (9781616089177): Matthew Schaefer: Books[/ame] I have flipped through the one you ordered though and it seemed like a great book! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasejase Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Damn you!! Lol Thanks man, I'm sure it will be a great resource. If I don't like it, I will get yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWSPECB Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Ok. Just remember, the one I used has pictures! I don't know if the one you got does or not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Users seabass07 Posted July 19, 2012 Mega Users Share Posted July 19, 2012 Also keep in mind that howtobrew.com is the older version. Palmer has admitted to going along with internet trends that are not correct. He fixed a bunch of things in the new version. Plenty of good info on getting started though. I got into the jamil show on the brewing network because it gives recipes for beers I can buy. IMO, there's no point in making clones, but it can really help get you familiar with ingredients and how potent they are. Its nice to drink a beer that you like and know the ingredients, amounts, and process that went to it. Its valuable information for recipe writing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWSPECB Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 I also recommend going to a U-Brew place if you have one over by you. I did my first batch at home that was an extract. The next batch my dad and I went to a place called Portland - U - Brew & Pub to do our second batch which was a 15 gal. all grain batch. The cool thing about doing that was: a. There were 2 brewer's there to walk you through the whole process b. It was like $170 and yields about 140 beers (12 oz. bottles) so a little over $1 per beer. and c. We had the pub right upstairs to keep our glasses full the whole time! You can get a lot of insight as to why things are done how they are from the brewers while they walk you through the process. It really helps to clear up any confusion you might have being able to talk to a knowledgeable person who can answer your questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasejase Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Excellent. Thanks. There is a brew supply place close by that has a good amount of supply varieties from all over the place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legacy360 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Sounds like a good time, gotta check it out. I also recommend going to a U-Brew place if you have one over by you. I did my first batch at home that was an extract. The next batch my dad and I went to a place called Portland - U - Brew & Pub to do our second batch which was a 15 gal. all grain batch. The cool thing about doing that was: a. There were 2 brewer's there to walk you through the whole process b. It was like $170 and yields about 140 beers (12 oz. bottles) so a little over $1 per beer. and c. We had the pub right upstairs to keep our glasses full the whole time! You can get a lot of insight as to why things are done how they are from the brewers while they walk you through the process. It really helps to clear up any confusion you might have being able to talk to a knowledgeable person who can answer your questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWSPECB Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 It's a blast. I highly recommend it! The brewers, Jason and Adam are awesome guys. They make some good beer too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasejase Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 So... If i got a stage 2 ebrew kit... (6 gallon kit)... How much space would this take up in my basement? Ie - what's the approximate thumb print dimensions that you would estimate i need? I honestly dont think i have the space for it after we finished our basement, and left a fairly small unfinished area... With a kid coming, that small storage area is only going to get tighter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Users seabass07 Posted August 7, 2012 Mega Users Share Posted August 7, 2012 I can store all of my equipment in a typical sized hall closet. What comes with that kit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasejase Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Pretty much everything... http://ebrew.com/systems_homebrew_beermaking/deluxe_two_stage_beermaking_system.htm I would also need a kettle, bottles, and ingredients... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Users seabass07 Posted August 7, 2012 Mega Users Share Posted August 7, 2012 Also do some research on two stage. IMO, it's a waste of time and it will only add O2 to your beer. I've had great results with single stage just leaving it in the fermentor for around 10-14 days (for low-medium abv beers) if fermentation temp is good. Transfer directly to bottling bucket with priming sugar or dried malt extract and you're ready to bottle. Most yeast will fluctuate out in that time and as long as you give it time to resettle after moving the container, it will be fine. This is one of those areas where you'll get huge variations in opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasejase Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 thank you sir... just not sure i have the space for all this stuff. grrrr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWSPECB Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 All you need is a little closet space for everything like seabass said. I put my kettle, carboy(s), bottling bucket, bottles, and various utensils and what not all in the closet along with my vacuum and a few other items. Also, don't order offline for a starter kit. Go to a local home brew shop and talk to them. They usually have package deals with better quality materials for around the same price as your finding online. Plus they can tell you what you really need an don't need based of of what your goals are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SneakyFast Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 I've got two closets full of homebrewing shit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWSPECB Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 You aren't just starting out either For a beginning home brewer you aren't going to need that much space as you shouldn't have that much equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasejase Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Thanks guys. I would buy it in store. I was using that link as a reference more or less. Still on the fence. Wish my garage was climate controlled. Hmmmmmm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWSPECB Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Bump. What's everybody brewing lately? You end up taking the plunge? Thanks guys. I would buy it in store. I was using that link as a reference more or less. Still on the fence. Wish my garage was climate controlled. Hmmmmmm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Users seabass07 Posted October 5, 2012 Mega Users Share Posted October 5, 2012 got a red rye pa dryhopping and a wheatwine going nuts in primary. also getting ready for a berliner weisse next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWSPECB Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 rrpa sounds good! I'm debating on my next choice. Have to pick up some new pieces of equipment before I get started anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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