mars_volta Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 simple is good. from experience, i had set a few guidelines when i built that. no lifting no disconnecting hoses during brewing needed to fit a certain spot in the garage able to do 10+ gal batches in less than 5 hours start to finish no siphons no glass i use 2 6.5 gal brew buckets with spigots. 2-3 week primary, no secondary, straight to keg. i do ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc0032 Posted June 30, 2008 Author Share Posted June 30, 2008 wow...I cant wait to **** up my first batch! keep it coming boys! My ETA is 8/2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SneakyFast Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 It's easy. You'll be fine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SneakyFast Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 The hard part is waiting after you have brewed the beer. Be prepaired for the longest 6 weeks of your life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc0032 Posted July 1, 2008 Author Share Posted July 1, 2008 6 weeks? I thought it was 3? I still have a lot to read and thats the first free weekend I have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SneakyFast Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 If you're bottling, it will need 3 weeks in the bottle to correctly carbonate. I recommend the 1-2-3 method as a general rule. One week in primary, two weeks in secondary and 3 weeks of conditioning/carbing in the bottle (you do want to make sure your beer is finished fermenting before you rack to bottles or you can end up with bottle bombs). You can drink it sooner but you will have much better beer if you wait the full 6 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc0032 Posted July 1, 2008 Author Share Posted July 1, 2008 I can wait..I thought about the keg method but its my first time and 2 cases of bottles was less commitment. Im still not sure how im going to cool the wort Like I said a lot to read and find someone to call on game day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SneakyFast Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Are you doing a full or partial boil? What is in your recipe kit? ie what kind of extract? any grains? what hops? and what kind of beer is it. If you had a link to it that would be helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc0032 Posted July 1, 2008 Author Share Posted July 1, 2008 This is what I have with the Amber Ale from here -> http://www.leeners.com http://www.leeners.com/pictures/brewery.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starhm Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Very nice indeed! Have you switched over to all grain yet? no, i have done some reading and havent put the time in to try it. still living in the easy life of extracts with some grain for flavor. one day i will have alot of time...in four more years maybe. i went in with eb50 on cornies and we split four at $22 ea. need to question multiple buys on ebay if you need that many. it does come down eventually. it was a complete fluke, rally, that thing even fit in the camper. i got the parts to just put the third faucet on the box and get rid of the party tap i had hidden away. i have 3 full kegs for 4th of july camping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SneakyFast Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 This is what I have with the Amber Ale from here -> http://www.leeners.com http://www.leeners.com/pictures/brewery.jpg I don't see a boil kettle in the kit. I don't know if you have anything at home but you need to be able to boil at least 3 gallons so you will need a 4.5-5 gallon pot for a partial boil (that is where you boil a more concentrated wort then mix it with water in the fermenter after you cool it to dilute it to your target gravity.) Usually with partial boils your pot is small enough that you can put the pot in an ice bath in the sink or tote to chill it. If you do full boils you will need a 7 gallon pot, a propane burner and a chiller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc0032 Posted July 1, 2008 Author Share Posted July 1, 2008 I don't see a boil kettle in the kit. I don't know if you have anything at home but you need to be able to boil at least 3 gallons so you will need a 4.5-5 gallon pot for a partial boil (that is where you boil a more concentrated wort then mix it with water in the fermenter after you cool it to dilute it to your target gravity.) Usually with partial boils your pot is small enough that you can put the pot in an ice bath in the sink or tote to chill it. If you do full boils you will need a 7 gallon pot, a propane burner and a chiller. I have a big ass pasta pot thats probably 4-5gals...I need to measure it Should I just go get a 7gal pot for future reference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SneakyFast Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 If your going to stick with brewing I would recommend it. It is an investment though. When you get boils that big you will need a propane burner to boil it (bayour classic is $45 at home depot). You can boil on the stove but it will take F-O-R-E-V-E-R to reach boil. You'll need an immersion chiller to chill it ($50 or so) and a cheap stainless or aluminum pot will cost you around $70-$80. I'd do a couple batches with what you have then upgrade if you decide if you want to stick with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc0032 Posted July 1, 2008 Author Share Posted July 1, 2008 ya let me get the hand of it first. As for cooling I was thinking the tub and ice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mars_volta Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 if you can, get 5 ' of 1/4 copper tubing or so and rig it onto your sink faucet. make a quick immersion chiller. trying to cool with ice is not fun. also, if you have a Cub foods or other large food outlet, id bet they have $10 5 gal stainless pots. works for getting started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc0032 Posted July 1, 2008 Author Share Posted July 1, 2008 if you can, get 5 ' of 1/4 copper tubing or so and rig it onto your sink faucet. make a quick immersion chiller. Pics? trying to cool with ice is not fun. you cant make beer sober...can ya also, if you have a Cub foods or other large food outlet, id bet they have $10 5 gal stainless pots. works for getting started. good call! Im getting excited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mars_volta Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 smaller version of this: http://home.comcast.net/~bdg2/brewery/DSCF0603.JPG no, you can not make beer while sober. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starhm Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 If your going to stick with brewing I would recommend it. It is an investment though. When you get boils that big you will need a propane burner to boil it (bayour classic is $45 at home depot). You can boil on the stove but it will take F-O-R-E-V-E-R to reach boil. You'll need an immersion chiller to chill it ($50 or so) and a cheap stainless or aluminum pot will cost you around $70-$80. I'd do a couple batches with what you have then upgrade if you decide if you want to stick with it. i stove boil and yes its forever to boil, but what is worse is i dont have the temp control you have with gas heat. you turn down the flame, the boil rate responds, on the stove it just keeps boiling for a while until the entire burner heat responds. stove=alot of taking the pot off the heat to bring down the boil. not great for brewing, but a great curl workout! i need to get gas burner!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SneakyFast Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 What are you waiting for?!?!?! 30 bucks!!! http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=100056313 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SneakyFast Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 smaller version of this: http://home.comcast.net/~bdg2/brewery/DSCF0603.JPG no, you can not make beer while sober. We only post pictures of IC's with SUBARU'S in the backround on this site. Shame on you! That's a beefy chiller! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc0032 Posted July 1, 2008 Author Share Posted July 1, 2008 What are you waiting for?!?!?! 30 bucks!!! http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=100056313 Lack of a place to use such a device Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SneakyFast Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 such minor details... I would probably stick to partial boils if you are stuck brewing indoors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc0032 Posted July 2, 2008 Author Share Posted July 2, 2008 Let me start slow...I have the room just want to ease in I do need a method for cooling...I like the copper pipe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mars_volta Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 hope youre not knocking my rockin toro... dont worry, that saturn is looooong gone. and yeah, that chiller will take 13 gallons of boiling wort to 75 deg in about 20 min. in the meantime, the garden gets a drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starhm Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 What are you waiting for?!?!?! 30 bucks!!! http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=100056313 i dunno....cheap bas-tard...you can put the emphasis anywhere you like. on another note...whats the benefit to cooling the work by its self vice combining with three gallons of really cold water to bring the temp down to pitch yeast? I havent been able to find an actual reason. thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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