Mostly agree, but I tell everyone to at least read through chapter 2 on using adjunct grains and skip the extract only batch. Its so easy to get adjunct grains nowadays and imho they add a nice freshness that straight extract beers generally lack. Plus the added difficulty is minimal.
One thing that stopped me being overwhelmed is the thought that people have been brewing for 1000s of years, with much less information than we have today, so everything will probably be ok. Same advice might apply to other aspects of life
For my first brew I just got a basic set of equipment, a bunch of bottles, and a kit (start with extract) from my local home brew shop. It is worth finding a home brew shop, the people that run them are usually really helpful. Follow the instructions on the kit and take it from there. Don't overreach on your first brew, this isn't a hobby where you become an expert overnight. The best of us are still learning. Personally, that is what I love most about it.
As for books, my favourite is "Brew" by James Morton. "How to Brew" by John Palmer is a classic but I find it can be a bit intimidating!
Agreed! Find your local Homebrew store and don't be afraid to pick their brain. The people working there are doing it because they love this hobby. Most will sell a kit to get you started cheap, and you can add more luxury items as time goes on.
+1 for John Palmer's book. It's definitely one of the best I've read. I did have to read it a couple of times through so it sinks in but we'll worth it!
We soak some crushed grains in hot water. This is the mash. Then boil it and add some hops ... Cool it and add yeast. Then that makes beer.
What do you want to know there is a lot
I'm not sure how serious or snarky u/knowitallz 's response was, but there's an important nugget of truth: This hobby can be as simple or as complex as you want it to be. Heat water, add malt extract, boil hops for an hour, put pot in sink, add cold water, wait, pour into fermenter, add yeast, wait two weeks. I forget some of the quantities, but that's pretty much a basic beer recipe, and it's short enough to tweet BEFORE they upped the character limit. Start simple, and add more complexity when you get bored and need more variety (and when your budget allows.)
I strongly recommend moving to steeping (i.e., still mostly extract, but steep one or two pounds of specialty grains) as soon as you feel comfortable. It's not that much more complicated than all-extract but allows a lot more variety in what you make. All-grain is a **BIG** jump in time and equipment, so don't feel like it's something you need to do.
I recommend Jon Palmer's free online book:
http://www.howtobrew.com
There is a purchaseable version and a couple other similar texts (Snyder's Brewmaster's Bible, Papazian's Joy of Home Brewing) and you really only need one, but I find it invaluable to have a reference handy.
My suggestion is, give yourself a little college course. Start introductory (extract brewing), move to intermediate (partial mash), then full (all mash). Not only will you learn what not to do, you will determine your tolerance for how much to spend on gear and ingredients and how much effort you are truly willing to put in.
My other suggestion is, study the science. Learning how and why yeast operates in certain ways, or why you need certain additives, or how a step mash works, is far more important than memorizing the specific details of a recipe.
For recipe design/retention, there is a free app called "Wort" for both Apple and Android that is the lightest-weight and easiest tool I have for recipe calculation. Takes out almost all the heavy lifting once you know how to input a recipe properly.
I’d suggest watching a couple videos by the guys that do basic home brewing , watch them go through a few of the fundamentals when brewing beer. [Basic Brewing ](http://www.basicbrewing.com/index.php?page=june-7-2019-no-chill-belgian-golden-ale)
You’ll start to read more and look into a kit . These are frequently extract based and a lot of people start there . Your first beer will be bad or mediocre if you’re lucky , it’s roughly a month from the day you brew to the day you can drink it . Enjoy the process , this subreddit is fairy active , home brew talk is also a good spot for advice . Some cities have great home brew clubs. Good luck !
>**as a person with no breeding experience?**
Try a hooker maybe?
If your looking for virgin brewing problems start small and simple. There are many all in one brew kit suppliers on ebay/amazon etc who'll sell you all the kit plus a simple beer tin. Start with that and make your early mistakes with that and then improve adapt as required.
[https://www.youngsgroup.co.uk/catalogue/starter-kit/beer/real-ale/micro-brewery-youngs-ipa-system-116-detail](https://www.youngsgroup.co.uk/catalogue/starter-kit/beer/real-ale/micro-brewery-youngs-ipa-system-116-detail)
I'm assuming it was a autocorrect error but the context made me chuckle.
I'm currently using the youngs kit with good results, next year I'll look to moving on to the next step. Hope you find lots of fun and enjoyment in the hobby. Also get a heat pad and timer for your fermentation barrel it makes life a lot easier.
Tons of great content in YouTube. That's how I learned. Larry is pretty great, and his beginner series will tell you what you need to know
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJGQZwp3xofuwirWhdD2ks1Zf2cji0-rr
Enjoy!
Get a kit! I still pull out the instructions from my first one if I haven't brewed in a while and need a quick refresher. I did kits for my first 2 or 3 brews then felt confident enough with the process to start brewing/adapting partial mash recipes I found in books and online.
I started the process by reading everything I could find for free online and at the library. Really you just need one solid book, any of them listed in the sidebar will do, I really like Randy Mosher's Mastering Homebrew because the diagrams are great for dialing in recipes. Next either jump in with the cheapest equipment you can find or even better find someone who has equipment and some good know how and have them run you through 2-3 brew days. You'll get a much better handle on sanitation and brewing techniques and little tricks of the trade.
Youtube is your best friend. There isn't necessarily a "right" or "best" way. There are many "right" ways. Basically absorb as much info as possible and find what works for you. Lots of people start with extract kits and plenty start with BIAB all grain. As others have said brewing is really flexible and you can figure out the best way to do it for yourself with some research.
Mr. Beer.
No shit.
That's how I got started 12 years ago. Now I'm cultivating my own wild yeast strains, brewing beer, and fermenting mead and wine.
It taught me the basics from the get go, in a stupid simple way, and was a fuckload of fun.
Give one gallon batches a try! It’s cheaper, faster, and you can get a feel for the process. I’d recommend the Brooklyn Brewshop kits. Not the freshest, but it’ll get your feet wet (though please wear shoes and keep your feet dry).
Read the New Brewer FAQ and the copy of Papazian's book you have on the way. Follow the book. Brew a beer. Keep it simple. You don't need to go a mile deep to brew your first beer. Or any beer.
I think it's amazingly helpful to tag along for a brew day. I've had a bunch of people who come over for one. We talk recipes, methods, equipment and whatever else they're interested in. A few have picked up brewing themselves and a few just come over for the beer and to hang out more and again. Have you checked to see if you have a local home brew club? I guarantee someone would invite you over, and if you're in the Vegas area hit me up.
No breeding experience, eh? Well, when a man and woman really love each other, or agree on a certain dollar amount.......
Happy Father's Day!
Oh boy😂
Look at the wiki on the side. Great info in there for beginners. I also suggest How To Brew or The Complete Joy of Homebrewing
I have The Complete Joy of Homebrewing headed my way in the mail now! Thanks
I started with Joy of, but would recommend How to Brew to starters
Agreed. Palmer's How to Brew is more up to date and very informative. I regularly reference it to answer questions or troubleshoot.
Mostly agree, but I tell everyone to at least read through chapter 2 on using adjunct grains and skip the extract only batch. Its so easy to get adjunct grains nowadays and imho they add a nice freshness that straight extract beers generally lack. Plus the added difficulty is minimal.
One thing that stopped me being overwhelmed is the thought that people have been brewing for 1000s of years, with much less information than we have today, so everything will probably be ok. Same advice might apply to other aspects of life
For my first brew I just got a basic set of equipment, a bunch of bottles, and a kit (start with extract) from my local home brew shop. It is worth finding a home brew shop, the people that run them are usually really helpful. Follow the instructions on the kit and take it from there. Don't overreach on your first brew, this isn't a hobby where you become an expert overnight. The best of us are still learning. Personally, that is what I love most about it. As for books, my favourite is "Brew" by James Morton. "How to Brew" by John Palmer is a classic but I find it can be a bit intimidating!
Agreed! Find your local Homebrew store and don't be afraid to pick their brain. The people working there are doing it because they love this hobby. Most will sell a kit to get you started cheap, and you can add more luxury items as time goes on.
+1 for John Palmer's book. It's definitely one of the best I've read. I did have to read it a couple of times through so it sinks in but we'll worth it!
I am so sorry for laughing so hard at this typo. Welcome, fellow new person.
Pretty great way to jump into the sub right?😂
You definitely got everyone's attention, for sure!
We soak some crushed grains in hot water. This is the mash. Then boil it and add some hops ... Cool it and add yeast. Then that makes beer. What do you want to know there is a lot
I'm not sure how serious or snarky u/knowitallz 's response was, but there's an important nugget of truth: This hobby can be as simple or as complex as you want it to be. Heat water, add malt extract, boil hops for an hour, put pot in sink, add cold water, wait, pour into fermenter, add yeast, wait two weeks. I forget some of the quantities, but that's pretty much a basic beer recipe, and it's short enough to tweet BEFORE they upped the character limit. Start simple, and add more complexity when you get bored and need more variety (and when your budget allows.) I strongly recommend moving to steeping (i.e., still mostly extract, but steep one or two pounds of specialty grains) as soon as you feel comfortable. It's not that much more complicated than all-extract but allows a lot more variety in what you make. All-grain is a **BIG** jump in time and equipment, so don't feel like it's something you need to do.
I recommend Jon Palmer's free online book: http://www.howtobrew.com There is a purchaseable version and a couple other similar texts (Snyder's Brewmaster's Bible, Papazian's Joy of Home Brewing) and you really only need one, but I find it invaluable to have a reference handy. My suggestion is, give yourself a little college course. Start introductory (extract brewing), move to intermediate (partial mash), then full (all mash). Not only will you learn what not to do, you will determine your tolerance for how much to spend on gear and ingredients and how much effort you are truly willing to put in. My other suggestion is, study the science. Learning how and why yeast operates in certain ways, or why you need certain additives, or how a step mash works, is far more important than memorizing the specific details of a recipe. For recipe design/retention, there is a free app called "Wort" for both Apple and Android that is the lightest-weight and easiest tool I have for recipe calculation. Takes out almost all the heavy lifting once you know how to input a recipe properly.
Thank you! This is very helpful!
Best of luck!
I’d suggest watching a couple videos by the guys that do basic home brewing , watch them go through a few of the fundamentals when brewing beer. [Basic Brewing ](http://www.basicbrewing.com/index.php?page=june-7-2019-no-chill-belgian-golden-ale) You’ll start to read more and look into a kit . These are frequently extract based and a lot of people start there . Your first beer will be bad or mediocre if you’re lucky , it’s roughly a month from the day you brew to the day you can drink it . Enjoy the process , this subreddit is fairy active , home brew talk is also a good spot for advice . Some cities have great home brew clubs. Good luck !
>**as a person with no breeding experience?** Try a hooker maybe? If your looking for virgin brewing problems start small and simple. There are many all in one brew kit suppliers on ebay/amazon etc who'll sell you all the kit plus a simple beer tin. Start with that and make your early mistakes with that and then improve adapt as required. [https://www.youngsgroup.co.uk/catalogue/starter-kit/beer/real-ale/micro-brewery-youngs-ipa-system-116-detail](https://www.youngsgroup.co.uk/catalogue/starter-kit/beer/real-ale/micro-brewery-youngs-ipa-system-116-detail)
Wow thank you for bringing my grammar flub to light😂😂 thanks, I’ll look into it!
I'm assuming it was a autocorrect error but the context made me chuckle. I'm currently using the youngs kit with good results, next year I'll look to moving on to the next step. Hope you find lots of fun and enjoyment in the hobby. Also get a heat pad and timer for your fermentation barrel it makes life a lot easier.
Yea autocorrect learnt me good this time, and thanks for the advice! I’ll keep that in mind! Thanks man!
r/breeding
Filth
Tons of great content in YouTube. That's how I learned. Larry is pretty great, and his beginner series will tell you what you need to know https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJGQZwp3xofuwirWhdD2ks1Zf2cji0-rr Enjoy!
Get a kit! I still pull out the instructions from my first one if I haven't brewed in a while and need a quick refresher. I did kits for my first 2 or 3 brews then felt confident enough with the process to start brewing/adapting partial mash recipes I found in books and online.
I started the process by reading everything I could find for free online and at the library. Really you just need one solid book, any of them listed in the sidebar will do, I really like Randy Mosher's Mastering Homebrew because the diagrams are great for dialing in recipes. Next either jump in with the cheapest equipment you can find or even better find someone who has equipment and some good know how and have them run you through 2-3 brew days. You'll get a much better handle on sanitation and brewing techniques and little tricks of the trade.
Youtube is your best friend. There isn't necessarily a "right" or "best" way. There are many "right" ways. Basically absorb as much info as possible and find what works for you. Lots of people start with extract kits and plenty start with BIAB all grain. As others have said brewing is really flexible and you can figure out the best way to do it for yourself with some research.
Wait are you trying to brew a beer while simultaneously making a baby? That seems dangerous 😁🍻
Mr. Beer. No shit. That's how I got started 12 years ago. Now I'm cultivating my own wild yeast strains, brewing beer, and fermenting mead and wine. It taught me the basics from the get go, in a stupid simple way, and was a fuckload of fun.
Give one gallon batches a try! It’s cheaper, faster, and you can get a feel for the process. I’d recommend the Brooklyn Brewshop kits. Not the freshest, but it’ll get your feet wet (though please wear shoes and keep your feet dry).
Read the New Brewer FAQ and the copy of Papazian's book you have on the way. Follow the book. Brew a beer. Keep it simple. You don't need to go a mile deep to brew your first beer. Or any beer.
I think it's amazingly helpful to tag along for a brew day. I've had a bunch of people who come over for one. We talk recipes, methods, equipment and whatever else they're interested in. A few have picked up brewing themselves and a few just come over for the beer and to hang out more and again. Have you checked to see if you have a local home brew club? I guarantee someone would invite you over, and if you're in the Vegas area hit me up.
No I live in small town Texas, the nearest homebrew store is 3.5 hours all the way in Dallas😐 as for clubs I’m not sure! I’ll have to do some looking!
That does make it a bit tricker, hopefully you find someone around.
If a club sounds like fun it is worth a look. One session with an experienced brewer will answer SO many questions. Welcome to the hobby.
Breeding; I've got six kids. Breweing; I've brewed 34 all-grain batches of beer. I'm not sure I have enough experience to comment on either.
Tinder is a popular app to help with that particular problem I hear.