Just bought a microbrewery system, and...?!
Just bought a microbrewery system, and...?
I need more detailed information about how to brew the beer. I read the book, and though it all makes sense (plus I have past experience helping my brother who brews) the book is not as detailed nor answers all the questions I have. Does anyone know of any good websites to assist in the beer-making process? Also, do you know of any websites that deliver fresh beer-making ingredients (i.e. grains, hops, yeast, etc.) The only thing I can get where I am is unprocessed honey at the store. They do have the kits available, but I want to use fresh ingredients. I'd greatly appreciate any advice you could give me on this topic! Thanks!
Answers:
I've been brewing for about 6 months now and I can say it's very fun and rewarding! As for websites, I've found howtobrew.com a very good resource. I'd also the book, The Complete Joy of Homebrewing by Charles Papazian. It's one of the best books on homebrewing I've ever read. Also, if there is a homebrew supply store anywhere near you it's an indispensable resource. Not only can they sell you all the ingredients you need, but they can tell you what to do with them! If there's nothing near you then for online shopping I'd recommend northernbrewer.com. I also like to frequent some online forums that deal with homebrewing. I think the best are realbeer.com and homebrewtalk.com. Check out all these great links below.
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http://www.howtobrew.com/
http://www.amazon.com/complete-homebrewi...
http://www.northernbrewer.com/
http://www.realbeer.com/discussions/inde...
http://www.homebrewtalk.com/
http://forum.northernbrewer.com/...
i have ran into the same problem every body online sells the stuff but nothin to tell you how
The best site online is probably john palmers howtobrew.com.
what kind of brewing system? Boilpot and mashtun? Extract?
Brewing isnt REALLY much more than mixing milled grains
with hot water.. letting it rest.. running off that "tea".. which is
really called Wort... then boiling it.. adding hops during the
boil.. cooling it down.. going into a fermenter with yeast..
and waiting 2 weeks.
Dont know if that helps, let me know if you need more.
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