Aspiring young brewer

[Hoptimistic]

Hello, my name is Alex. I'm new to brewing. I have a measly two abtches under my belt and believe I might be putting the horse before the cart a little bit here. My first batch was over carbonated. (still tasted fine though) And my second batch fermented at too high of a temperature for the yeast I was using which seemed to produce and odd flavor. Almost sour. ( I dont think its infected though, sanitary practices were tremendous I cleaned the whole kitchen as well as washing, sanitizing, and where it was possible sterilizing my equipment.)


I am determined to get the next brew right and finally produce the beer I want to be making. (Im looking to make IPAs mostly at first, possibly getting into brown ales, and stouts later) Well here's to learning all I can here. I look forward to picking some of your brains and trying out some of your recipes!

Cheers,

 

[lumpher]

pick away, alex. we're always happy to help out any 1 asking, and welcome

 

[Hoptimistic]

pick away, alex. we're always happy to help out any 1 asking, and welcome

Wonderful. Ive been allowing for my batches to be fully fermented until I start brewing the next batch. Thus far I've made three batches just inside of two months. But I plan to start trying to brew smaller batches more often 2-3 gallon batches instead of 5). Hopefully Ill be able to brew a three batches a month until i get down the recipes I want to produce. and can start scaling up the size with repeatability.


The goal eventually is to work up to fifteen gallon batches:cross:
possibly even a nano later on. So obviously I have a lot to pick. So thank you in advance.


At the moment im staying small, less risk and easier on the wallet

 

[Cyclman]

Welcome to the group. R3ad the forum stickies, and the wiki, excellent info. there. Ask away, this is a super helpful group.